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A Podcast Conversation With ... Shawnee Kish

The Indigenous singer/songwriter was the 2020 winner of CBC's national talent search Spotlight, and is a 2021 Allan Slaight Juno Master Class winner. Learn more in this FYI podcast.

A Podcast Conversation With ... Shawnee Kish

By Bill King


Edmonton-based Indigenous singer/songwriter Shawnee Kish has been making a name for herself since she stepped out onto the stage at 12. Since then, Kish has earned spots on Billboard's 2019 list of Musicians You Need To Know, MTV's list of Top Gender Bending Artists and CBC's Top 100 Playlist. In addition, she was named the 2020 winner of CBC's national talent search, Spotlight, and is a 2021 Allan Slaight Juno Master Class winner, a prestigious program that sees four emerging Canadian musicians each year receive specialized advancement sessions.

As a performer, she has shared a stage with international talents such as Lady Gaga, Madonna and Alicia Keys. Kish uses her music to empower and inspire youth, LGBT2Q+ and Indigenous youth. Her extensive work and involvement in these communities through national campaigns with organizations such as We Matter and Kids Help Phone confirm that her passion and career are driven by empowering young people.

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Learn more in this FYI podcast.

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Nova Scotia’s Southshore Summerfest Music Festival Is Cancelled

The organization announced the event’s cancellation on social media, citing “unforeseen logistical issues” beyond their control.

A music festival in Nova Scotia has been cancelled.

Southshore Summerfest was set to bring a select group of artists to Atlantic Canada, in the town of Shelburne. It was originally scheduled for August 2 at Shelburne County Exhibition Grounds.

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