Musicians of the Midnight Sun

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Join northern musician and storyteller Pat Braden as he sits down with the music makers from the Northwest Territories, (NWT) from the late 1950s to the mid 1970s. A time of cultural and musical revolution not only in North America but around the world. These stories are pure Canadiana and form part of our country’s musical heritage yet unheard. “Musicians of the Midnight Sun” gives voice to these musicians, the place and time they lived, the stories they hold and the music they played. Learn more at: https://musiciansofthemidnightsun.com Follow Musicians of the Midnight Sun on Facebook Learn more about host Pat Braden: http://www.patbraden.com

  1. 09/09/2024

    Louie Goose

    Louie Goose is a renowned Inuvialuit vocalist and guitar player from Inuvik, Northwest Territories. In this interview, Louie recounts his strong connection to his Inuit ancestry and heritage and the music scene in the Mackenzie Delta region through the 1960s and 70s.

    35 min

  2. 06/19/2024

    Philip Stobo Part 2

    Part 2 of Philip Stobo.  One of the artists who defined the golden era of musicians and bands nurtured at the Akaitcho Hall Hostel in Yellowknife in the early 1970s.

    44 min

  3. 06/19/2024

    Philip Stobo Part 1

    Musicians of the Midnight Sun is pleased to welcome Philip Stobo to the fold of artists who defined the golden era of musicians and bands nurtured at the Akaitcho Hall Hostel in Yellowknife in the early 1970s.

    47 min

  4. 06/08/2023

    William Tagoona Part 2

    In this Part 2 interview, William Tagoona chronicles his young musical life through the 1960s and 1970s. From hearing and witnessing traditional Inuit music, to singing and playing popular songs with the bands “The Harpoons” and “The Pur” at the residential school in Churchill, MB.

    42 min

  5. 06/08/2023

    William Tagoona Part 1

    In this Part 1 interview, William Tagoona chronicles his young musical life through the 1960s and 1970s. From hearing and witnessing traditional Inuit music, to singing and playing popular songs with the bands “The Harpoons” and “The Pur” at the residential school in Churchill, MB.

    47 min

  6. 01/05/2023

    Bill Gilday Part 2

    Musicians of the Midnight Sun is delighted to welcome Yellowknife musician, singer/songwriter, trombonist and music educator Bill Gilday to the MMS roster! Bill Gilday has lived a life full of passion for his music, his family and his role as a music educator.

    38 min

  7. 01/05/2023

    Bill Gilday Part 1

    Musicians of the Midnight Sun is delighted to welcome Yellowknife musician, singer/songwriter, trombonist and music educator Bill Gilday to the MMS roster! Bill Gilday has lived a life full of passion for his music, his family and his role as a music educator.

    44 min

  8. 05/12/2022

    Rob Wickson Part 2

    Rob and his family landed in Yellowknife New Year’s Eve,1967. He came of age surrounded by the vibrant local music scene in the early 1970s. Rob was determined to make his own way, surviving through sometimes tenuous circumstances and jamming constantly with his lifelong friend, Wayne Bertrand. See photos of Rob and hear the full interview at: https://www.musiciansofthemidnightsun.com/artists/rob-wickson Support the project at: https://www.musiciansofthemidnightsun.com/donate Follow Musicians of the Midnight at https://www.facebook.com/Musicians-of-the-Midnight-Sun-2118206611779800 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiciansofthemidnightsun/

    30 min
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Join northern musician and storyteller Pat Braden as he sits down with the music makers from the Northwest Territories, (NWT) from the late 1950s to the mid 1970s. A time of cultural and musical revolution not only in North America but around the world. These stories are pure Canadiana and form part of our country’s musical heritage yet unheard. “Musicians of the Midnight Sun” gives voice to these musicians, the place and time they lived, the stories they hold and the music they played. Learn more at: https://musiciansofthemidnightsun.com Follow Musicians of the Midnight Sun on Facebook Learn more about host Pat Braden: http://www.patbraden.com

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  • Creator
    musiciansofthemidnightsun
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Musicians of the Midnight Sun