Sacred Wolf Singers X Simon Walls is a groundbreaking collaboration that bridges traditional Mi’kmaq powwow music with the globally influenced Roots/Folk sound of Montreal music producer Simon Walls. This project is a bold deconstruction and decolonization of how powwow music is integrated into contemporary styles, honouring its deep traditions while pushing creative boundaries.
Seven years in the making, this collaboration was forged through a close artistic partnership between Tee Cloud, a Mi’kmaq traditional singer from the Metepenagiag community in New Brunswick—renowned for his performances at Eastern Canada’s powwows and his solo album Four Sacred Colours—and Simon Walls, whose genre-blending work includes collaborations with Zal Sissokho, Laura Niquay, Soleil Launière, Kanen, Claude McKenzie, Tarwa N-Tiniri, MIELS, and Naïma Frank.
The resulting album, L’nu’k Mawiejik, is a collection of 10 traditional songs, brought to life through live, in-the-moment recordings that capture the raw energy of the drum and the slide guitar. Featuring guest artists such as Laura Niquay, Juurini, and Tarwa N-Tiniri, each track explores different powwow styles while preserving the authenticity and stories behind the music.
More than just an album, L’nu’k Mawiejik is a milestone—an innovative approach to collaboration and a heartfelt tribute to powwow music. The vision is clear: to create music that allows every dancer to dance, every singer to sing along, and to introduce an even wider audience to the rich and powerful traditions of powwow music.
Name:
Sacred Wolf Singers X Simon Walls
Genre:
Powwow / Folk / Roots
Founded:
2024
# of Albums:
1
Latest Album:
L’nu’k Mawiejik
Latest Single:
“Powwow Crow Hopper”
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
SWS: Huey Lewis and the News
SW: The Beatles
Favourite musician now:
SWS: Marvin Gaye
SW: Damien Rice
Guilty pleasure song:
SWS: Jennifer Lopez, Again
SW: Toxic by Britney Spears
Live show ritual:
SWS: Tobacco on drum
SW: Bear Foot, group hug and say to all “I love you and have fun”
Favourite local musician:
SWS: Dutch Robinson
SW: Jeremy Dutcher
EP or LP?
SWS: LP
SW: LP !!!
Early bird or night owl?
SWS: Early bird
SW: Early bird
Road or studio?
SWS: Road
SW: Studio !!!
Any shows or albums coming up?
L’nu’k Mawiejik
Where can we follow you?
SWS: TikTok
SW: Instagram
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
SW: Darna Bistroquet
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
SW: Duluth. It’s my home, and I would love it even more if it was pedestrian all year
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
SW: Mont-Royal, it’s my second home, my morning walk, my evening stroll, my escape in the city, especially very early or late when there’s no one.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
SW: Courcelle.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
SW: 33 tours and Economik (That counts as a music store, right?)
