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Northern Cree: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Set list
- The Dream
- Kohkominaw
- Storytelling Warrior
About
NPR and globalFEST collaborated for the Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST online music festival where notable acts like Northern Cree performed. Northern Cree, a renowned powwow and round dance group based in Alberta, Canada, marked their 40th year in 2021. The group, led by Randy Wood and including members from the Cree Nation, is lauded as one of the best in modern Native American powwow music and has earned multiple Grammy and Juno Award nominations, including a Juno win for Classical Album of the Year in 2017.
At the Tiny Desk concert, Northern Cree showcased their remarkable unity and powerful performances, captivating audiences with their energetic and attention-grabbing music. The concert featured memorable songs that highlighted their unique blend of traditional Indigenous music with modern influences, solidifying their reputation as one of the most respected powwow groups in North America and beyond.