Diyet van Lieshout facts for kids
Diyet van Lieshout is a talented Canadian singer and songwriter from the Yukon. She performs both by herself and with her band, Diyet and the Love Soldiers. She is well-known for winning the Indigenous Songwriter of the Year award at the 15th Canadian Folk Music Awards.
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Diyet van Lieshout: Her Story
Diyet's background is very interesting! She has Japanese, Scottish, Tlingit, and Southern Tutchone family roots. She grew up in the beautiful Kluane Lake area of the Yukon. She is also a member of the Kluane First Nation. Diyet met her husband, Robert van Lieshout, who plays guitar in her band, while she was traveling in Europe.
Her Music Journey Begins
Diyet started her music career by releasing her first album, The Breaking Point, in 2010. A few years later, in 2013, she released her second album, When You Were King. These albums helped people discover her unique musical style.
Diyet and the Love Soldiers
In 2018, Diyet released an album called Diyet and the Love Soldiers. This was the first album where her whole band got credit, not just her as a solo artist. To share their music with more people, Diyet and the Love Soldiers played many concerts outside of the Yukon for the first time.
Awards and Recognition
Diyet van Lieshout has received special recognition for her music. She won a Canadian Folk Music Award for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year. This award celebrates her amazing songwriting skills and her connection to her Indigenous heritage.
