In this episode, Bryna Link (Peguis First Nation) and Hannah Connelly speak with composer and co-director of the Li Keur production, Neil Weisensel. He shares about the beginnings of Li Keur, the careful process of collaboration in regards to Indigenous and non Indigenous artistry, and explains how he composed some pieces for the dramatic musical, namely Ni mayagenimaak (the Mending of Violence), sung by Julie Lumsden and Baptize Me in my Galilee.
Link to Ni mayagenimaak YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVJbT96yFtI&feature=emb_title
The music used in this podcast comes directly from the Li Keur, Riel's Heart of the North dramatic musical. In this episode, we also feature fiddler Alex Kusturok, playing the Red River Jig. Please visit his website for more: https://alexkusturok.com/bio
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Episode Seven: A Conversation with Metis Activist and Musician Tristen Durocher
Episode Six: A Conversation led by Dr. Suzanne Steele with Student Assistants Bryna Link and Hannah Connelly
Episode Five: A Conversation with Metis Fiddler, Melissa St. Goddard
Episode Three: A Conversation with Will Goodon from the Manitoba Metis Federation
Episode Two: A Conversation with Baritone James Westman
Episode One: A Conversation with Dr. Suzanne M. Steele, Co-Director of Li Keur
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