Black Bear (band) facts for kids
Black Bear, sometimes known as Black Bear Singers, is a Canadian music group from Manawan, Quebec. They create traditional First Nations music. They often work with another group called The Halluci Nation.
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About Black Bear
Black Bear started making music in 2000. They are very proud of their Atikamekw culture and history. They show this pride by singing in their Atikamekw language, which many people still speak today.
Their Music Style
The group sings in a style called "northern contemporary." This style often has high-pitched singing. The songs also get faster as they are repeated. This creates an exciting and energetic sound.
Awards and Recognition
In 2011, Black Bear's album Out of Hibernation won an award. It was named Best Contemporary Powwow at the 6th Annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. These awards celebrate the best in Indigenous music.
In 2015, Black Bear released the album Come and Get Your Love: The Tribe Session. This album was nominated for a Juno Award in 2016. The Juno Awards are like the biggest music awards in Canada.
Working with The Halluci Nation
Black Bear has worked a lot with the group The Halluci Nation (who used to be called A Tribe Called Red). They have appeared on The Halluci Nation's albums, including Nation II Nation and We Are the Halluci Nation.
In 2016, a short movie called The Manawan Session was made about their music collaboration. Black Bear also performed live with The Halluci Nation and Tanya Tagaq at the 2017 Juno Awards show in Ottawa, Ontario.
Where They Perform
Black Bear often performs at powwows in Ontario and Quebec. Powwows are special gatherings where Indigenous people celebrate their culture through dancing, singing, and drumming.
Their Albums
- Out of Hibernation (2011)
- Spring Medicine (2012)
- Rez Road (2013)
- Come and Get Your Love (2014)
- Notcimik (2017)
