JUNOfest Indigenous Showcase to feature celebrated Canadian talent

March 8, 2016 — The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), Calgary’s 2016 JUNO Awards Host Committee and Grey Eagle Casino and Resorts, are joining forces to celebrate Indigenous artists on March 31 for the JUNOfest Indigenous Showcase.

Headlined by internationally acclaimed Indigenous artist Buffy Saint-Marie, the Showcase will bring together the talents of all five JUNO-nominated Aboriginal Album of the Year artists for this one-nightonly event.

“The Indigenous Showcase will be one of the highlights of JUNO Week in Calgary,” says Marco De Iaco, Chair, 2016 JUNO Awards Host Committee. “This is a very special event, giving attention to some remarkable Canadian talent. We’re proud to be hosting it.”

Alongside Saint-Marie, the Indigenous showcase will highlight the musical talents of Alberta artists Cris Derksen and Armond Duck Chief, Manitoba artist Don Amero, Ontario artist Derek Miller and Québec’s Black Bear.

“We’re excited to show Calgarians, and Canadians, the depth and range of this year’s JUNO Aboriginal nominees,” says Kelli Rae Morningbull, Chair of the Indigenous Showcase Committee.

Tickets range from $29.50, for standard seating, to $39.50, for premium seating, and are now available at www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca, by phone at 1-866-943-8849 or at the Grey Eagle Event Centre Box Office.

JUNOfest wristbands will also be accepted for admission to this event.