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I totally forgot to add this pic, sorry Peter! This is Peter Kilgour, the man who engineered, mixed, mastered,and co-created the music off my PHOENIX cd. Here he is with Feist at the EMI Juno Afterparty.
I totally forgot to add this pic, sorry Peter! This is Peter Kilgour, the man who engineered, mixed, mastered,and co-created the music off my PHOENIX cd. Here he is with Feist at the EMI Juno Afterparty.
2008 Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, Nunavut. I headlined the Youth Concert, and shared the stage with the youth. I had a great time and hope to be re-invited to Nunavut again!
2008 Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, Nunavut. I headlined the Youth Concert, and shared the stage with the youth. I had a great time and hope to be re-invited to Nunavut again!
2008 Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, Nunavut. I sang to the crowd, and to the ceiling too! LOL
2008 Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, Nunavut. I sang to the crowd, and to the ceiling too! LOL
On my way home from Alianait, i hit the Ottawa Jazz Fest
On my way home from Alianait, i hit the Ottawa Jazz Fest
Then i hit the beach! And made art...ahem....
Then i hit the beach! And made art...ahem....
Hung out at the beach with my sista and co-beach bum/sun lover, YVE
Hung out at the beach with my sista and co-beach bum/sun lover, YVE
Got home & took the kids to the beach to test out daddy's new boat
Got home & took the kids to the beach to test out daddy's new boat
Willow lost a race with her younger sister and wasn't taking it too well! Here she is being comforted by daddy.
Willow lost a race with her younger sister and wasn't taking it too well! Here she is being comforted by daddy.
My youngest grizzly cub roaring at the beach too!
My youngest grizzly cub roaring at the beach too!
My hushband of 12 years is an artist. Our house is full of the wonderful traditional objects he creates! Here's the drum he made me, and an eagle carving made from an animal horn.
My hushband of 12 years is an artist. Our house is full of the wonderful traditional objects he creates! Here's the drum he made me, and an eagle carving made from an animal horn.
The boys of our camp are preparing the fish to hang in our smokehouse. Leila and bernie helped us catch the fish. We all helped eat the smoked fish when it was done!!
The boys of our camp are preparing the fish to hang in our smokehouse. Leila and bernie helped us catch the fish. We all helped eat the smoked fish when it was done!!
Photo of my whole crew of daughters(the ones i gave birth too)
Photo of my whole crew of daughters(the ones i gave birth too)
Here they are again, minus willow
Here they are again, minus willow
It was crown makin' day in our house. We had fun!!
It was crown makin' day in our house. We had fun!!
My beautiful little sister Julienne recently graduated from high school. Yay sis! I love you very much!
My beautiful little sister Julienne recently graduated from high school. Yay sis! I love you very much!
Recently performed in Edmonton for the National Abo Day(NAD) Youth Celebration. After my set, these 2 Inuit ladies entertained us with some throat singing
Recently performed in Edmonton for the National Abo Day(NAD) Youth Celebration. After my set, these 2 Inuit ladies entertained us with some throat singing
Me on stage at the main 2008 Edmonton NAD Concert & Celebrations. It was a wonderful day! Thank u edmonton and the NAD committee!
Me on stage at the main 2008 Edmonton NAD Concert & Celebrations. It was a wonderful day! Thank u edmonton and the NAD committee!
A closeup of me singing my heart out for the people of edmonton.
A closeup of me singing my heart out for the people of edmonton.
Me n beautiful sister Kristen goofin' during the recent Edmonton NAD Celebrations. Photo by: Sydney McMillan
Me n beautiful sister Kristen goofin' during the recent Edmonton NAD Celebrations. Photo by: Sydney McMillan
Ush again. I was lacking my normal intake of caffiene, hence the slanted eye look! Shot taken shortly after my gig at NAD Youth Concert
Ush again. I was lacking my normal intake of caffiene, hence the slanted eye look! Shot taken shortly after my gig at NAD Youth Concert
A beautiful NDN sister named Crystal & me at the "On Common Ground" Festival in Kelowna BC June2008
A beautiful NDN sister named Crystal & me at the "On Common Ground" Festival in Kelowna BC June2008
On Common Ground festival in Kelowna, BC. I like this photo. The eagle, me, and the powwwow drum below.
On Common Ground festival in Kelowna, BC. I like this photo. The eagle, me, and the powwwow drum below.
On Common Ground Fest: me, kenny, nikon at our artist table
On Common Ground Fest: me, kenny, nikon at our artist table
Crystal's sweet daughter ashlee and me cuddling during the OCG festival. Isn't she cute!!
Crystal's sweet daughter ashlee and me cuddling during the OCG festival. Isn't she cute!!
I recently finished working on a Childrens Literacy Cd. I was the lead singer & 1 of 3 songwriters for the cd. My 2 daughters: willow & leila are featured on the cd too! Here's Micheal Turner & Patrick Walton, the other 2 songwriters and SMR team members.
I recently finished working on a Childrens Literacy Cd. I was the lead singer & 1 of 3 songwriters for the cd. My 2 daughters: willow & leila are featured on the cd too! Here's Micheal Turner & Patrick Walton, the other 2 songwriters and SMR team members.
Gotta start early, i say. Yup, singer mommy is breakin' in her babies!!
Gotta start early, i say. Yup, singer mommy is breakin' in her babies!!
My oldest daughter playing with the drum kit. ahhh, a studio child....
My oldest daughter playing with the drum kit. ahhh, a studio child....
My 2nd oldest on piano, with accompaniment by our friend Ava
My 2nd oldest on piano, with accompaniment by our friend Ava
National Aboriginal Day YOUTH GATHERING 2008. I'll be doin' my thang around 5:20PM at the Molson Plaza, Edmonton AB
National Aboriginal Day YOUTH GATHERING 2008. I'll be doin' my thang around 5:20PM at the Molson Plaza, Edmonton AB
Shot taken during my gig at New Music West 2008. Here's Tinsel Korey( actress & singer), a friend( & sound engineer), and Soulful singer NaRai
Shot taken during my gig at New Music West 2008. Here's Tinsel Korey( actress & singer), a friend( & sound engineer), and Soulful singer NaRai
Ms. Friend, me, and tinsel during New Music West 2008
Ms. Friend, me, and tinsel during New Music West 2008
Shot taken just after my New Music West showcase. THE GANG...
Shot taken just after my New Music West showcase. THE GANG...
Clubbin wit da gurlz at a Hip-Hop showcase in Gastown featuring: Emotionz, Genetics, and more...
Clubbin wit da gurlz at a Hip-Hop showcase in Gastown featuring: Emotionz, Genetics, and more...
Me in an e-Talk photo booth doin the diva thang!! Taken just after the JUNO's at the red carpet afterthing.
Me in an e-Talk photo booth doin the diva thang!! Taken just after the JUNO's at the red carpet afterthing.
Me (right) & my twin sister (left). We may look the same, but she can't sing! So ha ha, evil twin sister chick! (4 u who don't know me...i don't have a twin. I'm just being weird...) Photographed by: Gaetano Fasciano during 'Prettybrown" cd photoshoot.
Me (right) & my twin sister (left). We may look the same, but she can't sing! So ha ha, evil twin sister chick! (4 u who don't know me...i don't have a twin. I'm just being weird...) Photographed by: Gaetano Fasciano during 'Prettybrown" cd photoshoot.
Peace & Love to all! Shot taken during TRU's 1st Ntns week event. Photo by: Keith Anderson courtesy of Kamloops Daily News
Peace & Love to all! Shot taken during TRU's 1st Ntns week event. Photo by: Keith Anderson courtesy of Kamloops Daily News
Performing at TRU during 1st Ntns Week. My hubby made the drum. Photo by: Keith Anderson, courtesy of Kamloops Dialy News
Performing at TRU during 1st Ntns Week. My hubby made the drum. Photo by: Keith Anderson, courtesy of Kamloops Dialy News
On TV show "Circle Of Friends" (shot taken during the PRETTYBROWN era)
On TV show "Circle Of Friends" (shot taken during the PRETTYBROWN era)
Behind the scenes. Taking a break, sharing ancient secrets, & honouring the COFFEE!
Behind the scenes. Taking a break, sharing ancient secrets, & honouring the COFFEE!
Me and the lead singer from Finger Eleven(I call him "Paralyzer dude") at the EMI party during Juno 2008 Weekend in Calgary.
Me and the lead singer from Finger Eleven(I call him "Paralyzer dude") at the EMI party during Juno 2008 Weekend in Calgary.
At the 2008 JUNOS: Good lookin' Black Man whose name i've misplaced, Me, Jully Black(whose performance kicked ass!!) & sister Sandy Scofield.
At the 2008 JUNOS: Good lookin' Black Man whose name i've misplaced, Me, Jully Black(whose performance kicked ass!!) & sister Sandy Scofield.
Me & K-OS sharing "a moment". Thank you EMI for throwing a wicked after-JUNO PARTY!!
Me & K-OS sharing "a moment". Thank you EMI for throwing a wicked after-JUNO PARTY!!
MusicBC Event: Shawn Hlookoff(killer vocals & musician), Sandy Scofield, & Peter Kilgour(my co-producer on my Phoenix Cd). BC ROCKS!!!!
MusicBC Event: Shawn Hlookoff(killer vocals & musician), Sandy Scofield, & Peter Kilgour(my co-producer on my Phoenix Cd). BC ROCKS!!!!
Me n Sandy Scofield chillin' at MusicBC gig, celebrating the 2009 JUNO's coming to VANCOUVER, BC!!!
Me n Sandy Scofield chillin' at MusicBC gig, celebrating the 2009 JUNO's coming to VANCOUVER, BC!!!
Willow, Leila, and Uncle GEO foolin round at the Chilliwack Carnival. Eliza(my youngest) is hiding behind willow.
Willow, Leila, and Uncle GEO foolin round at the Chilliwack Carnival. Eliza(my youngest) is hiding behind willow.
Youth of Adams Lake performing cultural dance at the CAS Language Conference
Youth of Adams Lake performing cultural dance at the CAS Language Conference
Fuzzy photo of me singing at the CAS conference banquet in Chase, BC
Fuzzy photo of me singing at the CAS conference banquet in Chase, BC
Big Soul Productions hosted a "24-Hour Jam" in Toronto during the 2007 CAMA's. I jammed with so many talented artists, such as: Leelah Gilday, Derek Miller, OS12, Tinsel Korrey, Happy Frejo, Quese IMC, Trace Bone, JC Cambell, and many others! It rawked!
Big Soul Productions hosted a "24-Hour Jam" in Toronto during the 2007 CAMA's. I jammed with so many talented artists, such as: Leelah Gilday, Derek Miller, OS12, Tinsel Korrey, Happy Frejo, Quese IMC, Trace Bone, JC Cambell, and many others! It rawked!
Me and my talented chum Miss Lucie Idlout in Toronto. Ain't we cute!!
Me and my talented chum Miss Lucie Idlout in Toronto. Ain't we cute!!
My sweet brother Raven(his beautiful wife shashona is not in our "family" photo), me, n brother Quese IMC at an AMP workshop in Toronto
My sweet brother Raven(his beautiful wife shashona is not in our "family" photo), me, n brother Quese IMC at an AMP workshop in Toronto
Yakama Tribal School in Toppenish, Wash. The boys n girls honoured me with a b-day song and nailed it!!
Yakama Tribal School in Toppenish, Wash. The boys n girls honoured me with a b-day song and nailed it!!
Me n the cutest Yakama Baby Boi ever, sharing a moment.
Me n the cutest Yakama Baby Boi ever, sharing a moment.
A closer view of the boyz. Our youth, our future. Keeping culture alive!
A closer view of the boyz. Our youth, our future. Keeping culture alive!
Nov 16th: My b-day. I had a gig at the Eagles Hall in Toppenish,Wash. It was a great nite because of the people who came!
Nov 16th: My b-day. I had a gig at the Eagles Hall in Toppenish,Wash. It was a great nite because of the people who came!
Buddy BigMountain and his side-kick hammin' it up at the Eagles Hall.
Buddy BigMountain and his side-kick hammin' it up at the Eagles Hall.
Beautiful singer Randy Wood performing at the Eagles Hall. He sang me a B-Day song too! His voice is smooth and magical!
Beautiful singer Randy Wood performing at the Eagles Hall. He sang me a B-Day song too! His voice is smooth and magical!
Some Yakama Babe & Me(in the pool room at Eagles Hall)
Some Yakama Babe & Me(in the pool room at Eagles Hall)
I think i'm pointing out that i'm no#1?? Havin' fun in Yakama after a cd signing promo!
I think i'm pointing out that i'm no#1?? Havin' fun in Yakama after a cd signing promo!
Most of the Tribal Jam 2 Entertainers.(E&H back, Ella Rose, Me in middle, & Rudy Youngblood on bottom right side). Missing are Buddy BM, Derek Miller & Randy Wood.
Most of the Tribal Jam 2 Entertainers.(E&H back, Ella Rose, Me in middle, & Rudy Youngblood on bottom right side). Missing are Buddy BM, Derek Miller & Randy Wood.
Me N Spatch(Eagle&Hawk's Bass player) at Tribal Jam 2
Me N Spatch(Eagle&Hawk's Bass player) at Tribal Jam 2
Me & Brother Rudy Youngblood during the Tribal Jam 2. For all u who don't know, he rocked the role of Jaquar Paw on the movie APOCALYPTO! The only NDN to survive. haha
Me & Brother Rudy Youngblood during the Tribal Jam 2. For all u who don't know, he rocked the role of Jaquar Paw on the movie APOCALYPTO! The only NDN to survive. haha
Tribal Jam afterparty fun: me n my sis lace
Tribal Jam afterparty fun: me n my sis lace
Yakama Nation & Tribal Jam 2: We LOVE you! Thanks 4 everything, hope 2 C U next year
Yakama Nation & Tribal Jam 2: We LOVE you! Thanks 4 everything, hope 2 C U next year
Manito Ahbee Music Festival '07: Me, Oka, & Leela Gilday Jammin with Diggin' Roots(brother Raven & sista Shashona)
Manito Ahbee Music Festival '07: Me, Oka, & Leela Gilday Jammin with Diggin' Roots(brother Raven & sista Shashona)
2007 APCMA's: Me & my chummy Andrea Menard
2007 APCMA's: Me & my chummy Andrea Menard
Meowww! Alan Greyeyes, Leela Gilday, Andrea Menard at the Regal Beagle during the 2007 APCMA's
Meowww! Alan Greyeyes, Leela Gilday, Andrea Menard at the Regal Beagle during the 2007 APCMA's
Beautiful sister Julie and Mr. Dimples himself, Shane Yellowbird
Beautiful sister Julie and Mr. Dimples himself, Shane Yellowbird
2007 APCMA "Best Rap or HipHop CD" winners 7th Generation reppin' British Columbia. I'm proud of my bro's!!
2007 APCMA "Best Rap or HipHop CD" winners 7th Generation reppin' British Columbia. I'm proud of my bro's!!
Kasp(7 G's on left), me, & some of RedNations crew at our host hotel, the Delta Winnipeg. Rednation took home the "Best Group or Duo" award.
Kasp(7 G's on left), me, & some of RedNations crew at our host hotel, the Delta Winnipeg. Rednation took home the "Best Group or Duo" award.
Sister leela gilday and moi. Not only is leela beautiful inside & out, but the woman is a talented singer/songwriter with a heart of gold!! This is the 2 of us, sharing a moment, on a table at the recent Abo Peeps Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg,MB
Sister leela gilday and moi. Not only is leela beautiful inside & out, but the woman is a talented singer/songwriter with a heart of gold!! This is the 2 of us, sharing a moment, on a table at the recent Abo Peeps Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg,MB
This is me taking a picture of me down at our fish camp this summer, after swimming in the river. And my make-up is still intact, i am so multi-talented!
This is me taking a picture of me down at our fish camp this summer, after swimming in the river. And my make-up is still intact, i am so multi-talented!
Me, back in the day before i had my beautiful babies!
Me, back in the day before i had my beautiful babies!
Backstage at an award show: "Laughter is good medicine!! I laugh alot"
Backstage at an award show: "Laughter is good medicine!! I laugh alot"
A portrait of me that a talented youth drew. The artists' teacher sent it to me, and i am now sharing it with all of you.
A portrait of me that a talented youth drew. The artists' teacher sent it to me, and i am now sharing it with all of you.
Singing for the people at the 2007 Komasket Music Festival. Beautiful site, people, and festival!! Thank u thomas & daveki for inviting me!
Singing for the people at the 2007 Komasket Music Festival. Beautiful site, people, and festival!! Thank u thomas & daveki for inviting me!
2007 Komasket Music Festival NDN "Superstar" treatment: oldschool is da best school!! Thank you Komasket!
2007 Komasket Music Festival NDN "Superstar" treatment: oldschool is da best school!! Thank you Komasket!
I think this shot taken during my performance at the Kamloopa Powwow ROCKS!! Electric. You can see me in motion, the crowd in the distance, and these cool laser-looking snaky things in the air! Tres artistic.
I think this shot taken during my performance at the Kamloopa Powwow ROCKS!! Electric. You can see me in motion, the crowd in the distance, and these cool laser-looking snaky things in the air! Tres artistic.
Me 'n' the kidz after a performance at this years Squilax Powwow. That's me in the middle, surrounded by OUR FUTURE!!
Me 'n' the kidz after a performance at this years Squilax Powwow. That's me in the middle, surrounded by OUR FUTURE!!
2000 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards: A tribute to Buffy Ste. Marie who received a Lifetime Achievement Award
2000 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards: A tribute to Buffy Ste. Marie who received a Lifetime Achievement Award
When i was 12 years old, my mom and some of her associates organized an outdoor concert. Buffy Ste. Marie was the main headliner. Floyd Westerman and Morley Loon also performed. And I also sang at this event.
When i was 12 years old, my mom and some of her associates organized an outdoor concert. Buffy Ste. Marie was the main headliner. Floyd Westerman and Morley Loon also performed. And I also sang at this event.
I took this photo of myself. Good thing i got long arms!! Haha. This is the most recent picture of me that I have. I took it 2 days ago. The old man was saying that i don't look like i did 6 years ago. So this is me now, no make-up. Keepin' it real!!
I took this photo of myself. Good thing i got long arms!! Haha. This is the most recent picture of me that I have. I took it 2 days ago. The old man was saying that i don't look like i did 6 years ago. So this is me now, no make-up. Keepin' it real!!
A great shot and a wonderful memory !!Found this today, & thought i'd share it with u. See the beautiful laughing lady in the yellow&black Dinawo shirt? That's Rebecca Miller, a country singer with stunning vocals. Always a pleasure to listen to her sing.
A great shot and a wonderful memory !!Found this today, & thought i'd share it with u. See the beautiful laughing lady in the yellow&black Dinawo shirt? That's Rebecca Miller, a country singer with stunning vocals. Always a pleasure to listen to her sing.
Taken during the video shoot for the song "Sexuality" off my first album THIS IS MY WORLD
Taken during the video shoot for the song "Sexuality" off my first album THIS IS MY WORLD
Me playing around with contrast. Kind of an artsy look.
Me playing around with contrast. Kind of an artsy look.
This is the way the photo is supposed to look. The "look" is inspired by one of my idols, Billie Holiday.
This is the way the photo is supposed to look. The "look" is inspired by one of my idols, Billie Holiday.
Natural Woman
Natural Woman
Almost a mugshot, huh?
Almost a mugshot, huh?
Me and my friend "Mr. Mike"
Me and my friend "Mr. Mike"
2007National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (all NAAA photos shown here photographed by Tara Mason)
2007National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (all NAAA photos shown here photographed by Tara Mason)
In the emotion of the song
In the emotion of the song
The original prettybrown
The original prettybrown
Me and beautiful indian female dancers!! Choreography by Tamara Podemski, who by the way was one of the dancers also. Too much talent on one stage!!
Me and beautiful indian female dancers!! Choreography by Tamara Podemski, who by the way was one of the dancers also. Too much talent on one stage!!
2007NAAA- singing "To Bring Back Yesterday", a song i wrote for my mother about her experiences at residential school
2007NAAA- singing "To Bring Back Yesterday", a song i wrote for my mother about her experiences at residential school
Dancer Christine O'leary: Isn't she beautiful. She's a dancer, a woman, a mother, a yoga instructor, and a friend.
Dancer Christine O'leary: Isn't she beautiful. She's a dancer, a woman, a mother, a yoga instructor, and a friend.
Circle of Life: the strength of our lifegivers...WOMEN
Circle of Life: the strength of our lifegivers...WOMEN
The 2007NAAA set: great job guys!! You make making me look good EASY!! (OH, and cough, cough: the dancers too of course). Props to Angela DeMontigny for designing this beautiful leather dress!!!! Thanx to my mother for making me the wraparound moc's.
The 2007NAAA set: great job guys!! You make making me look good EASY!! (OH, and cough, cough: the dancers too of course). Props to Angela DeMontigny for designing this beautiful leather dress!!!! Thanx to my mother for making me the wraparound moc's.
For the love of the people/music, i sing.
For the love of the people/music, i sing.
My first-born: WILLOW , Age 5
My first-born: WILLOW , Age 5
My second-born: LEILA , Age 3. We also call her Dirty Face, you can see why!!
My second-born: LEILA , Age 3. We also call her Dirty Face, you can see why!!
My third-born: BERNADETTE , Age 2. Could also call her BERNIE BANANA. HAHA
My third-born: BERNADETTE , Age 2. Could also call her BERNIE BANANA. HAHA
My fourth-born and baby: ELIZA , Age 5 months
My fourth-born and baby: ELIZA , Age 5 months
A number of years ago, Dinawo approached me to endorse their clothing line. I said "sweeeeet", cuz i got FREE clothes. It was a cool experience, and their line is comfortable and looks good.
A number of years ago, Dinawo approached me to endorse their clothing line. I said "sweeeeet", cuz i got FREE clothes. It was a cool experience, and their line is comfortable and looks good.