Blood Red Earth - Susan Aglukark
Blood Red Earth
Aglukar, Susan.
Winnipeg, MA: Arbor Records, p2006.
Once again, Susan Aglukark shares her beautiful melodies and uplifting rhythms in her latest release entitled Blood Red Earth.
This 12-track love-immersed CD features contemporary pop music arranged with unique blends of traditional Inuk folklore, combining to create a truly soothing sound.
Aglukark's captivating and pure words heard in 'Songbird' evoke emotions from within that should be shared with others and released so they too can share the inspirational feelings the song invokes.
The Inuk singer and songwriter has been producing her heartfelt music since 1993 and has sold more than 400,000 copies of her previous albums Arctic Rose, Christmas, This Child, Unsung Heroes and Big Feeling.
Aglukark's engaging performances have caught the attention of many notable and influential people. She's performed for Queen Elizabeth, given unforgettable performances for former Canadian prime ministers Jean Chretien and Brian Mulroney and has sung for French President Jacques Chirac and Nelson Mandela.
The three-time Juno Award winner is also making a name for herself as an inspiring motivational speaker and workshop facilitator who reaches out to both youth and adult audiences in a commanding manner. She talks about her culture but also addresses issues such as social and health problems in Aboriginal communities.
Blood Red Earth has once again garnered the attention of the Juno Award judges. The CD is nominated for a Juno in the Aboriginal Recording of the Year category. The awards will be handed out in Saskatoon on April 1.
OUR PICK
Artist -- Susan Aglukark
Album -- Blood Red Earth
Song -- Songbird
Label -- Arbor Records
Producer -- Chad Irschick
Review from Windspeaker (AMMSA Alberta Multi-Media Society), March 2007.