First Nations producer crew, A Tribe Called Red, have released a new version of legendary singer, Buffy Sainte-Marie’s track. Working For The Government, from her 2008 album, Running For The Drum. The song is an up-tempo dig at the anonymous “yes men” and enforcers of government policies that might not actually serve the public interest. Download the song at www.atribecalledred.com.
This is a long awaited coming together between the Cree singer-songwriter, activist, educator, visual artist, and winner of countless awards (Oscar, JUNO, and Golden Globe among them), and one of the most impressive bands to recently come out of Canada, representing the new generation of indigenous artists.
Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates for ATCR:
July 4 – Eskasoni, NS – Eskasoni PowWow
July 12 – Toronto, ON – PanAM Park, Echo Beach (free show)
July 18 – Toronto, ON – Aboriginal Pavillion, Fort York (free show)
July 23 – Peguis First Nation, MB – Peguis Arena
July 24 – Brandon, MB – Brandon Folk Music & Art Festival (Tickets)
July 31 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Music & Arts Festival (Tickets)
August 1 – Sept-Iles, QC – Innu Nikamu festival
August 12 – Toronto, ON – Nathan Phillips Square (free show)
August 15 – Sudbury, ON – UP FEST, Durham Playgrounds (Tickets)
Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates for Buffy Sainte-Marie:
July 25 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Folk Music Festival
July 26 – Edmonton, AB – Interstellar Rodeo
July 29 – Huntsville, ON – Algonquin Theatre
July 31 – Brantford, ON – Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
August 7 – Little Current, ON – Manitoulin Country Fest
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