Join Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Leonard Sumner and Edmonton country artist Chelsie Young at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on September 5.
About Leonard Sumner:
Anishinaabe MC/Singer/Songwriter Leonard Sumner's storytelling flows directly from the shores of Little Saskatchewan First Nation, located in the heart of the Interlake of Manitoba.
Sumner's self-determined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues.
With every vibration of the strings on his guitar, Leonard rattles the dust off truths that have been buried for far too long. On stage he poetically sings awake the consciousness of audiences who may have been unaware of their slumber.
About Chelsie Young:
Chelsie began recording and performing professionally in 2017 after a video of her singing at her friend's kitchen table went viral, gaining over 50 thousand views overnight. She was signed by management company Warrior Music (Darren Brule, founder of award winning Native Hip-Hop group Reddnation) and since then she's performed in numerous events across Canada.
Chelsie's dedication to her craft has earned her praise for her exceptional songwriting abilities and has received recognition for her poignant lyrics that resonate with both country music enthusiasts and casual listeners. Her performances have garnered standing ovations and raving reviews, further solidifying her position as a promising talent in the industry.
In this era of unsettling history and healing wounds of the past, Sumner's music is an expression of medicine that walks the line between fortitude and fragility.