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Joel Wood (musician) facts for kids

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Joel Wood is a talented musician from the Cree nation in Canada. He grew up in a place called Maskwacis, in Alberta, Canada. Joel is known for his amazing music that often shares important stories and traditions.

Joel Wood's Music and Awards

Joel Wood has created several albums. Two of his most famous albums are Singing Is Healing and Sing. Pray. Love..

Juno Award Nominations

In 2022, Joel Wood's album Singing Is Healing was nominated for a Juno Award. The Juno Awards are like Canada's biggest music awards. His album was recognized in the Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year category.

Winning a Juno Award

Joel's album Sing. Pray. Love. won a Juno Award in 2024. It won in the same category: Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year. This was a very special achievement for his music.

Musical Family Connections

Music is a big part of Joel Wood's family. His father, Steve Wood, is also a well-known musician. Steve is a member of a traditional Cree group called Northern Cree. Joel has even performed with his father's group.

Joel also has a cousin named Fawn Wood. She is also a talented musician. Fawn was nominated for the same Juno Award as Joel in 2022. It shows how much musical talent is in their family!

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