And the Canyon Records Nominees are…

Once again A Train is delighted to honor Canyon Records and their artists nominated for the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards! And the Canyon Records nominees are…

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 THE ABORIGINAL PEOPLES CHOICE MUSIC AWARDS

SEPTEMBER 11 & 12, 2014 – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA


BEST PEYOTE ALBUM

Kevin Yazzie – Charity

This is the final installment in Yazzie’s landmark series of recordings that pay homage to the pillars of the Native American Church; Faith, Hope, Love and Charity.

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BEST FLUTE ALBUM

Tony Duncan – Native Son

Native Son is Tony Duncan’s finest collection of original and traditional songs for solo Native American flute. Of Apache and Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara heritage.

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BEST HAND DRUM ALBUM

Nitanis “Kit” Largo – Serenity

On her debut solo recording, she weaves her reflections on Native womanhood with elegant vocals.

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Fawn and Dallas – Blessings

Acclaimed singers Fawn (Cree/Salish) and Dallas (Cree) present a collection of songs that are meant to soothe the lonely, honor the earth and celebrate the joy of being alive.

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Northern Cree – Ewipihcihk

At the heart of the Northern Cree Drum is a commitment to sing for the people and to their Cree culture. This recording pays tribute to the Round Dance, the social gathering that is at the heart of wintertime in Cree country

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Cree Confederation – Piciciwin

Cree Confederation bring the lively energy and good vibes of the Round Dance hall direct to the listener. Championship singers in their own right, Cree Confederation have been nurtured by Round Dance’s legendary singers.

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BEST POW-WOW CONTEMPORARY ALBUM

Bear Creek – Kaagige – “Forever”

Upholding their Ojibwe traditions and their reputation as a championship drum group, Grammy®-nominated Bear Creek sing for their ancestors, the people of the present and the future generations.

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Northern Cree – Loyalty to the Drum

Recorded live at the annual Rocky Boy Pow-Wow, 6-time Grammy®-nominee Northern Cree pays tribute to the spirit of their drum with unmatched singing and mighty drumming.

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Look what just boarded the A-Train!

Al Evers and Jim Kennedy celebrate receipt of BMI Citations of Achievements!

Now…where to frame these bad boys.

Al Evers and Jim Kennedy celebrate receipt of BMI Citations of Achievement for great national popularity as measured  by broadcasted performances of “Bailando Por El Mundo” (Juan Magan/ Clippers Own and We Love Asere/Burnt Puppy) and “No Sigue Modas aka Ella No Sigue Modas”  (Juan Magan/ Clippers Own and We Love Asere/Burnt Puppy).

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Karukas, White, & Elliot – Back from Mallorca

greggkarukaspeterwhiteNotable A Train jazz writers Gregg Karukas, Peter White, and Richard Elliot have returned from an amazing tour in Mallorca, Spain.  Here’s a little photo capturing the tremendous fun they had abroad!

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Tommy Guerrero’s 2014 European Tour Captured on Film

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Levi’s Skateboarding Collection presents… Tommy Guerrero’s 2014 European Tour :: No Mans Land.

When skate legend and musician Tommy Guerrero hit the road for his first European tour, Levi’s Skateboarding Collection and Huck went along to document the ride.

Tommy Guerrero played a fundamental role in Californian skateboarding history as a stalwart of the Bones Brigade, Powell Peralta’s zeitgeist-defining skate team. And he hasn’t stopped contributing to the culture in the intervening years, dropping ambient records seeped in seventies funk and soul.

His new album No Mans Land continues to break boundaries, blending atmospheric trip hop jams with Latino-inspired beats.

When Tommy hit the road in April for his first European tour – playing sold-out shows in the UK, the Netherlands, France and Spain – Levi’s Skateboarding and Huck hopped in the van beside him to document the ride:

Read an exclusive interview with Tommy Guerrero, in conversation with Jackass co-creator Dave Carnie, in the latest issue of Huck magazine out May 8, 2014.

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Thank You Tommy Guerrero Fans!

lyon fotoA big “Thank You” to Tommy Guerrero fans for their wonderful support on his recent tour of Europe and to Levi’s Skateboarding Collection, GYAT, Huck, Staf, Radio Meuh, Asphalt Duchess and everyone who contributed.

For various articles and video, see links below:

 

Tacky – The Untamed Kid of San Francisco
Shakabra – Skateboardlegende Met Gitaarskils
grey – Tommy Guerrero Interview

Mon 14 April 2014 – UK, Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
Tue 15 April 2014 – UK, London, Underworld
Thu 17 April 2014 – Netherlands, Patronaat / Haarlem
Fri 18 April 2014 – Netherlands, NL / Effenaar / indoor skatepark / Eindhoven
Sat 19 April 2014 – Netherlands, Muziekgieterij / Maastricht
Sun 21 April 2014 – France, Paris, New Morning
Tue 22 April 2014 – France, Lyon,  Le Sucre (rooftop)
Wed 23 April 2014 – France, Marseilles, Le Poste a Galene
Thu 24 April 2014 – Spain, Sant Feliu, Sala Atzavara
Fri 25 April 2014 – Spain, Madrid, El Sol
Sat 26 April 2014 – Spain, Melaga, The Velvet
Sun 27 April 2014 – Spain, Barcelona, Sidecar

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