J. Hubert Francis and Eagle Feather facts for kids
J. Hubert Francis and Eagle Feather is a cool rock music group from Canada. They are Mi'kmaq, which is one of the many First Nations peoples. This band is famous for being nominated three times for a Juno Award. Juno Awards are like the Grammy Awards for Canadian music! They were nominated for "Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording."
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Who Are J. Hubert Francis and Eagle Feather?
The band is led by a talented musician named Hubert Francis. He comes from the Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick. Over the years, different musicians have played with the band. These musicians have included both Mi'kmaq and non-Mi'kmaq artists.
Early Days and First Hits
J. Hubert Francis and Eagle Feather started making music in 1990. Their song "Lady of the Evening" became a small hit. It was popular in both Canada and the United States.
Blending Sounds
The band released their first album, Reverence, in 1993. They followed this with No Boundaries in 1995. Their album Message from a Drum came out in 1998. Like many other First Nations musicians back then, they mixed different styles. They blended traditional First Nations music with popular rock music. This created a unique sound that many people enjoyed.
Awards and Later Years
J. Hubert Francis and Eagle Feather received their first Juno Award nominations in 1994. They were nominated for two songs: "Booglatamooti (The Indian Song)" and "Grandfather." In 1999, their album Message from a Drum also earned a Juno nomination.
Even though they didn't release new albums after Message from a Drum, the band kept performing. They often played in their home province of New Brunswick. They also performed at music festivals in other parts of Canada and Europe.
In 2012, they were the main act at a special event. This event was part of the East Coast Music Awards and featured First Nations performers. Later, in 2019, Hubert Francis received a big honor. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the East Coast Music Awards. This award recognized his long and successful career in music.
