Thursday, April 25, 2024

Thursday, April 25, 2024: The "Listen To The Sprits" Edition


 

"Olivia Tail Feathers is a songstress from the Blood Tribe in Southern Alberta. Olivia has sung in many genres of music and created her own unique style of song through her musical experiences. She is a Blackfeet woman who grew up speaking the language and living the Plains native culture. During her first years of teaching in federal schools she realized the absence of indigenous song in the music curriculum. She has since created the native songs she carries with her today." 

 SOURCE: Music Conference Alberta

Máire Brennan (also known as Moya Brennan), is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, who began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed the band Clannad.

Bi Thusa Mo Shuile (Be Thou My Vision) is a traditional Irish Hymm, This Gaelic translation was carried out by Maire Brennan's grandfather.


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