Solstice Concerts | 2014

2014

Episode 1 — Inez Jasper
Rising pop star Inez is featured in this Solstice Concert episode through rehearsal, performance and interviews as she recounts poignant memories of her journey and connection with family, fans and music.

Episode 2 — Sierra Noble & Ashley MacIsaac
Aboriginal Day Live from Halifax brings together Canada’s top fiddle players, Sierra Noble and Ashley McIsaac, as they stomp the stage, and speak candidly about experiences from hometown to headlines.

Episode 3 — J Hubert Francis & Eaglefeather
J. Hubert Francis, master musical storyteller, shares his music and insight into a life guided by elders, the plague of drugs and alcohol, the rock n’ roll persona and finding peace. His stellar performance is seen live across the nation during APTN’s Aboriginal Day Live 2014.

Episode 4 — Black & Grey
Black & Grey, emerge from the Mi’gmag nation and into the biggest performance of their young careers. Through music and interviews, they express their sensitivity and awareness about challenges in their own lives and those around them.

Episode 5 — Melissa Girvan
This Solstice Concert episode welcomes northern New Brunswick artist Melissa Garvan to APTN’s Aboriginal Day Live stage in Halifax. Lyrics and outlook shine through in Melissa’s intimate performance and interview.

Episode 6 — Radio Radio
Radio Radio, a hip hop genre group share music in French and English and interviews explaining their motivation for their latest energetic album.

Episode 7 — A Tribe Called Red
This Solstice concert episode features A Tribe Called Red and their unique mash up of dance music with traditional beats and chanting. Their interviews reveal thought provoking insight into who they are and the new face of Indigenous people.