Join National Music Centre for an evening showcase and reception featuring the 2024 OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator participants. From country to folk, hip-hop, and pop-rock, enjoy a night of live music as we celebrate diverse Indigenous talent.
Hailing from the Foothills of Alberta, Brettyn Rose is a Métis country-pop who weaves honest lyrics and powerful vocals with a hint of pop sparkle.
Métis pop-rock virtuoso Darrian Gerard, from Duncan, BC, crafts her anthemic sound drawing inspiration from luminaries like Avril Lavigne, blink-182, Halsey, and Taylor Swift.
Growing up in Yellowknife, on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Métis artist Grace Clark draws inspiration from nature and seasons in the North to concoct a dynamic indie-pop sound.
A rising country-rock sensation, Plains Cree musician Jarrid Lee, who is based in Saskatoon, has been hailed for his unique blend of authentic narratives and compelling melodies. Fans of Don Amero, Brett Kissel, and Chris Stapleton will find a kindred spirit in Lee’s artistry.
Kaeley Jade is a Métis singer-songwriter, actor, and multidisciplinary artist based in Edmonton. Able to move between ballads and bops with ease, her brand of pop-forward indie-folk music has earned her multiple awards and nominations.
Osani Balkaran (aka The O.B.) is a Guyanese/Cree abstract rapper and music producer from Winnipeg. Incorporating influences from both of his cultures, he paints pictures of everyday anxieties through his music.
About OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator:
Launched in early 2022, OHSOTO’KINO is an Indigenous programming initiative supported by TD that emphasizes three key pillars: creating new music in NMC’s recording studios, fostering artist development through a music incubator program, and amplifying Indigenous voices through storytelling in NMC’s exhibitions, including the annually updated Speak Up! gallery and NMC’s online platform, Amplify. The name OHSOTO’KINO, a Blackfoot phrase meaning ‘to recognize a voice of,’ honours the Blackfoot people and the land on which the National Music Centre stands.
Delivered at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, in Mohkinstsis (Calgary), the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator program spans five days of artist development, where the participants will learn new skills, connect with music industry experts from across the country, and hone their craft and professional chops. Artists for the Music Incubator were selected by NMC’s National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee, which includes First Nation, Métis, and Inuit representation, and acts as a guiding voice for NMC's Indigenous programming and content.