The Songweavers Studio program, hosted by the Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association’s (KAYA) in Vancouver, is a free youth recording studio with the goal to empower the voice of Aboriginal youth. This month, Songweavers is presenting Musical Medicine Week - five days of workshops, community and music.
By providing access to gear, support and know-how for youth ages 14-29 who are interested in creating music, Songweavers is a safe venue for creative expression. From the Songweavers press release, Local Indigenous musicians educating Indigenous youth interested in culture:
Songweavers Studio Musical Medicine Week will utilize the knowledge and wisdom of local Indigenous musicians to educate Indigenous youth interested in music culture. By sharing an introductory understanding of how the music industry works, as well as teachings from traditional Indigenous music culture, Musical Medicine Week aims to provide youth with the tools to create a sustainable career in the Indigenous music industry.
RPM is one of the supporters of Musical Medicine Week – we love nothing more than to see emerging artists and young voices creating work! – and RPM contributors Christa Coutureand Ron Dean Harris, aka Ostwelve, are among the mentors presenting workshops.
If you’re in Vancouver, check it out! All ages, and all are welcome.
Get the full schedule and info here: http://rpm.fm/news/songweavers-studio-musical-medicine-week/
