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Sandra releases two new singles in time for Christmas
Fireside: A gift for music lovers
Sandra wrapped up her Christmas gift for music lovers with two new releases to compliment her award-winning debut album, Cluster Stars. The CD, called Fireside, is sure to warm the heart with a soulful country-folk song, Burn in Me, and a Christmas tune, There was a Child. The songs were created in collaboration with Juno Award winning producer Chris Burke-Gaffney with creative support from Calgary's Rob Ing and Winnipeg's Vince Fontaine. Click on album cover to get your copy now!
Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Foundation
Sandra did a live interview with Audra Santa of the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Foundation on April 12. The foundation was established to promote reconciliation in Canada through the development of DWF programs and events that serve to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together. To listen to the interview and one of Sandra's songs, click on the photo or link in this sentence.
Indigenizing the music industry
By Sara Aldred, Calgary Journal
On Cluster Stars, Sandra Sutter’s debut album, she explores her Indigenous heritage by telling the stories of others, and hopes the record will inspire Indigenous youth to pursue their own dreams as well.
As a Métis musician, Sutter performs songs related to past and current Indigenous issues to better understand her roots.
“I want to honour where I come from, that's where I feel connected,” says Sutter.
Adopted into a non-Indigenous family as a baby, Sutter has always felt different than her siblings.
Conversation with Deb Reger, WRUV Radio
Listen to Sandra's interview with Deb Reger, WRUV Radio in Burlington, Vermon.
Sandra performs with Indian City in Winnipeg
Sandra was a special guest performer, along with Lawrence Mulhall, during a 90-minute show with Indian City at the St. Norbert Arts Centre in Winnipeg on Nov. 22. They played their best songs, including "Indian in the Child" from Sandra's album, Cluster Stars. Click on the Winnipeg Free Press banner to view the coverage of this special event.
Sandra on CBC Saskatchewan Weekend
Shauna Powers of CBC Saskatchewan Weekend interviews Sandra following her recognition at the Native American Music Awards. In the 16-minute interview, Sandra talks about her life growing up in a non-Aboriginal family, what it meant to discover her true ancestry and family roots, and how she hopes her music will bring people from all backgrounds a closer together.