A Tribe Called Red
| A Tribe Called Red | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Founded | 2010 |
A Tribe Called Red is an electronic music group that created a style known as Electric Pow Wow.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2014: The group consists of Ian Campeau, DJ Shrub, and Bear Witness, combining traditional pow-wow vocals with electronic beats. In 2014, the group received Juno Awards nominations for Breakthrough Group of the Year and Electronic Album of the Year for their album Nation II Nation. The ensemble scheduled a performance at JunoFest in Winnipeg during the week of March 24, 2014.[2]
- May 2015: The group's music video for the song "Sisters" is analyzed by Karyn Recollet in the book Me Artsy. The video features elements of urban topography and the fancy shawl dance.[3]
- July 2015: The group is a headline act for the live music concerts at the Aboriginal Pavilion in July 2015. They are recognized as part of a prominent group of Indigenous musical talents performing at the festival.[4]
- August 2015: The group performed a free concert for nearly 1,000 people at Nipissing First Nation on a Saturday night in August 2015. Since 2010, the ensemble has blended traditional pow-wow vocals and drumming with electronic music. The members hosted a workshop for youth to encourage empowerment through their culture.[5]
- September 2015: The group performed a free concert at Nipissing First Nation on August 29, 2015.[6]
- April 2017: The group won the Jack Richardson Producer of the Year award for the tracks R.E.D. and Sila. They received a nomination for Electronic Album of the Year for their work We Are the Halluci Nation.[7]
- June 2017: The group, consisting of DJ NDN, Bear Witness, and 2oolman, is the headlining act for the Saturday night of the festival. The first voice heard on their third album, We Are The Halluci Nation, is John Trudell.[8]
- September 2018: The group was co-founded by Ian Campeau, who later performed as a solo artist at the Anishinabek Educational Institute fundraiser.[9]
- January 2019: Ian Campeau is a former band mate of the group.[10]
- February 2020: The group was co-founded by Ian Campeau, who was known as DJ NDN during his time with the ensemble.[11]
- August 2025: The group was co-founded by Ian Campeau in the late 2000s. They won a Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2014 and were shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize in 2017.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinaabe citizens honoured at Evening of Excellence", Anishinabek News, 29 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Tribe’ breaking through at Junos", Anishinabek News, 21 March 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Me Artsy’ a collection of stories of culture and creative expression", Anishinabek News, 14 May 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Historic Aboriginal Pavilion music, arts, athletics and culture festival kicks off first week with star studded Opening Night extravaganza", Anishinabek News, 14 July 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We see you. You all matter. You are the future.’", Anishinabek News, 31 August 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Proud to be an Anishinaabe musician", Anishinabek News, 8 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates Juno Award winners and nominees", Anishinabek News, 3 April 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Northern Lights Festival Boréal present incredible lineup of Indigenous artists", Anishinabek News, 28 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Talented Indigenous artists sing out at music festival fundraiser", Anishinabek News, 3 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabemowin Language Keeper and teacher precious to culture", Anishinabek News, 7 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ian Campeau unlocking language wisdom", Anishinabek News, 20 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).