Eekwol
| Eekwol | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lindsay Knight |
| Also known as | Eekwol |
| Born | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Genres | Rap, hip hop, First Nations |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Livesoulflow , Independent |
| Associated acts | Mils |
| Website | www.myspace.com/eekwol |
Eekwol (born Lindsay Knight) is a Muskoday First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canadian singer who is "Canada's first solo female aboriginal hip hop artist."[1] Her music offers Natives, and Native Women in particular, a positive alternative to negative, violent stereotypes.[2]
Music career
Eekwol started in Hip-Hop at just 16.[3]
Discography
- 1998 - Eekwol
- 1999 - Frequent Flyers of a Higher Science
- 2001 - Best Kept Secret
- 2002 - Soundsick
- 2004 - Apprentice to the Mystery
- 2007 - The List (with Mils)
- 2009 - Niso
Political activism
She is known for "a passionate stance on indigenous culture and struggle" in her lyrics,[4] and for political and social themes.[5]
Personal life
Ekwol is a University of Regina graduate.[6] As of 2012, she is pursuing graduate studies of indigenous music at the University of Saskatchewan.
Her brother, Mils, is a producer and performs with her on occasion.
She has one son, Keesik.
Awards and nominations
In 2006, she was nominated for, and won the Aboriginal People's Choice Awards Best Rap / Hip Hop CD for her work Apprentice to the Mystery.[7][8] She served on the panel of adjudicators for the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards in 2008.[9]
References
- ↑ Shannon Lacroix (2011-04-25). "Saskatchewan artists set to take national stage". The Prince Albert Daily Herald. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
- ↑ Melissa Mangelsen (2011). "Spreading a positive message". Nipawin Journal (Saskatchewan, CA). Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ↑ Tom Eremondi (2012-08-15). "Hip hop artist takes on other life roles". Canada.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ↑ Tara-Michelle Ziniuk (2010-02-14). "Eekwol - Niso". !earshot : reviews. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ↑ Greg Silliphant (2010-02-07). "We be Jammin' - and More". Planet S Magazine 11 (12). Retrieved 2013-02-09.
- ↑ David Sealy (2007). "Eekwol Opportunity". Degrees Magazine. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ↑ Aboriginal People's Choice Awards "Eekwol", Retrieved on 18 September 2012.
- ↑ CBC Radio-Canada "Eekwol on CBC Music", Retrieved on 18 September 2012.
- ↑ Leader-Post (2008-09-25). "Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards handed out in Regina". canada.com. Retrieved 2013-02-09.