Burnt Project 1 facts for kids

Burnt Project 1 is a cool Canadian band made up of First Nations musicians from Winnipeg, Manitoba. It's a big group with eleven members! They mix different kinds of music like rock music, blues, jazz, funk, and traditional First Nations sounds. Their songs also have beats from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Plus, they have a big horn section that gives their music a "big band" feel.

Band History and Music Style

Burnt Project 1 started in 2001. A musician named David Boulanger, also known as Kiwizenz-Tawagun, formed the band. He was inspired by famous groups like Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and artists such as Dave Matthews, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Marley.

Award-Winning Albums

The band released their first album, The Avenue, in 2003. It was nominated for Best Indigenous Music Album at the Juno Awards of 2004. Their second album, Hometown, won a big award! It was named Aboriginal Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2006. Later, their third album, The Black List, was nominated for Best Aboriginal Album at the Juno Awards of 2013.

Music for Healing

In June 2008, Burnt Project 1 played a special concert. It was held at a museum in Canada that used to be a residential school. The concert was called "Nanaandawe'iti Nagamonan: Healing Songs." It was recorded at the Long Plain First Nation Reserve in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

The CBC (a Canadian TV and radio company) asked David Boulanger to write a song. This song was for people who had attended residential schools. David's mother, Cathy Boulanger, and his friend, Duncan Mercredi, helped him write the song. They had both attended these schools.

Other Performances

The band also performed at the 2013 Indspire Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of Indigenous people in Canada. In May 2021, Burnt Project 1 played a concert in Winnipeg. This concert was filmed by Farpoint Films and turned into a movie called Red Road.

Meet the Band Members

Burnt Project 1 has many talented musicians! Here are some of the people who make up the band:

• David Boulanger (acoustic guitar, vocals)
• Anthony Giancola (drums, percussion)
• Lloyd Peterson (bass guitar, electric Guitar)
• Dale Brown (fiddle, effects unit)
• Marie-Josee Dandeneau (upright/double bass)
• Lesley Boulanger (DJ/turntables)
• Marc Baureiss (electric guitar)
• Peter Baureiss (percussion)
• David Cramer (harmonica)
• Atik Mason (bass)
• Neewa Mason (keyboards, vocals)
• Dave Schmidt (tenor saxophone)

Albums and Songs

Here are the albums Burnt Project 1 has released and some of the songs on them: