Northern Cree ready for the limelight at Grammys
Posted January 23, 2020 8:05 am.
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MASKWACIS – Even the biggest pop superstars might want to clear the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday when Northern Cree arrive dressed to impress.
It’s the ninth time Alberta’s Indigenous singing group is nominated at the music industry’s biggest night – and co-founder Steve Wood says he’s planning a few surprises.
Among them, expect members of the group to sport traditional Cree designs that could easily overshadow the edgy threads worn by Shawn Mendes and Lil Nas X.
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Since the group’s first nomination in 2001, the 58-year-old leader of Northern Cree has become somewhat of an expert in grabbing attention on the carpet.
A couple of years ago, the act wowed onlookers when they pulled up wearing vibrant beaded vests, a sharp break from the steady flow of black tuxedos and designer looks.
Northern Cree is nominated this year in the best regional roots category with their 40th album, “When It’s Cold – Cree Round Dance Songs.”
