Nimkii and the Niniis

Nimkii and the Niniis are a Canadian First Nations musical group from Wiikwemkoong, Ontario,[1] whose debut EP Nang Giizhigoong was a Juno Award nominee for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022.[2]

The band, led by Nimkii Osawamick, performed traditional Anishinabek drumming and choral singing on Nang Giizhigoong,[3] although Osawamick has communicated an ambition to blend traditional indigenous music with contemporary pop styles in the future.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Rhiannon Johnson, "1st-time Indigenous Juno nominees reflect on their music and journeys". CBC News Indigenous, March 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Jackson Weaver, "Charlotte Cardin, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber lead 2022 Juno Award nominees". CBC News, March 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Tom Sasvari, "Wiikwemkoong musician and group nominated for Juno award". Manitoulin Expositor, April 13, 2022.
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