Artists Fawn Wood & Dallas Bio: Fawn Wood was born in the rhythm of Round Dance season on an icy October evening. That evening resonated with the spirit of the Round Dance from her Cree ancestors through her father Earl Wood of Saddle Lake, Alberta. That same evening also echoed with the Salish chants and hums of the Whonnock and Stlatlimx peoples, the tribal heritage of her mother Cindy Jim-Wood. Since then, Fawn’s distinct style reflects the confluence of her parents’ tribal lineages. At an early age Fawn would sing her heart out at Pow-Wows alongside her mother and father at their big drum, singing out of tune, but happy. In 1988, she was her parents’ sidekick when she was first introduced to the Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow. While she was exposed to Pow-Wows from a very early age, she also grew up singing the songs of the longhouse of the Fraser Valley and the berry picking songs of her mother’s Stlatlimx people In 2006 Fawn was the first female to win the Hand Drum contest at the Gathering of Nation’s Pow-Wow. This endeared her to Indian Country and in 2009 she went on to sing “The Proposal” in front of tens of thousands. Fawn represented her family and the community in the televised opening of the 11th Annual Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS). Along with her partner, Cree singer Dallas Waskahat, Fawn opened up the televised broadcast of Manito Ahbee’s 2010 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
CD: Blessings ~For generations, singing has been an integral part of life within indigenous communities, providing comfort in times of trouble, expressing joy during happy moments and as a means of facilitating reverence and contemplation. Born from this tradition, acclaimed singers Fawn (Cree/Salish) and Dallas (Cree) present a collection of songs that are meant to soothe the lonely, honor the earth and celebrate the joy of being alive. Reflecting the gratitude they feel for life itself, they hope to share the blessings they have received with all. http://store.canyonrecords.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=CR-6506
