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Arlette Alcock
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Arlette Alcock Performing at the Nighthawk Aboriginal Arts and Music Festival in 2010
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arlette Christine Aida Brabant |
| Born | 8 October 1958 Trail,B.C., Canada |
| Genres | Folk, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Arlette Alcock (born Arlette Christine Aida Brabant, October 8, 1958) is a talented Métis-Canadian folk musician. She is also a songwriter and a strong voice for social causes.
Arlette is well-known for her honest songs. These songs talk about the past and present challenges faced by Indigenous and Métis people in Canada. Since 1997, she has released two full music albums. Her music has been played a lot on Aboriginal Radio stations in Canada and the United States. Arlette has also been nominated for many Indigenous music awards. In 2008, she won the Songwriter of the Year award at the Native-E Music Awards in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Arlette Alcock's Music Journey
Arlette started writing poetry and playing the guitar when she was a teenager. She quickly became known for her songwriting skills. Her songs often explore her Indigenous background, spirituality, and issues like racism. They also touch upon the difficult history of residential schools.
Her Albums and Songs
Her first album, Tribe of One, came out in 1997. Her second album, Wolfgirl, was released in 2007. A famous producer named Gaye Delorme helped create Wolfgirl. Both albums were played on Aboriginal Radio stations across Canada and the United States. They were also featured on CBC National Radio in Canada.
Awards and Recognition
In 2008, Arlette won the Songwriter of the Year award at the Native-E Music Awards. This event took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the same year, she was nominated for Best Folk Recording at the Native American Music Awards. Her song "Her Suitcase" was also a finalist for an Honor Award in the 2008 Great American Song Contest. This was for acoustic folk music.
Arlette has appeared on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network show Beyond Words. She is also a member of the National Aboriginal Recording Industry Association. She has worked with many other well-known Métis Canadian musicians. These include Cheryl l'Hirondelle, Sandy Scofield, and Janet Panic.
Arlette Alcock's Life Story
Arlette Alcock was born in Trail, British Columbia on October 8, 1958. Her mother, Roseline Chartrand, was from the Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba. Her father, Raymond Adam Brabant, was from the Little Black Bear First Nation in Saskatchewan.
Arlette has a rich family history. On her mother's side, she is a Métis descendant of Pine Creek Saulteaux Anishinaabe and Irish people. On her father's side, she has Little Black Bear Cree and French ancestors. Both of her parents experienced the Canadian residential school system.
Standing Up for Others
Besides her music career, Arlette has also worked as a library technician. She worked for groups like the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. She also worked at the First Nations University in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Arlette is a strong supporter of many social justice issues in Canada. She speaks out about important topics like the safety of Indigenous women and girls. She also supports women's rights and helps people facing tough challenges in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Her song Roseline tells part of her mother's story, who lived in that area.
Discography
| Year | Album |
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| 1997 | Tribe of one |
| 2007 | Wolfgirl |
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Arlette Alcock Performing at the Nighthawk Aboriginal Arts and Music Festival in 2010
