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The internationally renowned Eastern Eagle is a group of proud Mi'kmaq singers from Canada's east coast. Since 1993, they have been soaring the globe sharing thier gifts of exhilarating vocals and thunderous drum.
Ancestry: First Nations
Genre: Pow Wow - Traditional
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2011 | Best Album Cover Design | Rezonation | Nominee |
| 2010 | Best Pow Wow CD - Traditional | Rezonation | Nominee |
Biography
The internationally renowned Eastern Eagle is a group of proud Mi'kmaq singers from Canada's east coast. Since 1993, they have been soaring the globe sharing thier gifts of exhilarating vocals and thunderous drum.
Eastern Eagle has performed at many of North America's most prestige Powwows. The Gathering of Nations in Alburquerque, New Mexico, the Shakopee Wacipi in Minnesota, and the Schemitzun World Championships in Connecticut, where they placed 3rd in 2008. They have also been the Host Drum at many powwows throughout Atlantic Canada, including the Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow in Six Nation's Ontario.
In the past, Eastern Eagle has worked on films with Walt Disney Pictures and CBC. They have also been guests on A's Breakfast Television, APTN's Eastern Tides and the Candy Show hosted by Candy Palmater. They have also colaborated with great artists such as George Paul & the Red Ocre Band.
They have also performed at the ECMA's Cultural Showcase in Prince Edward Island and at the 2009 Culturefest in New Brunswick, openning for one of Canada's most famous bands, Blue Rodeo.
During the off season, Eastern Eagle performs regularly thoughout the province, doing Cultural Worshops in various schools and government agenies.
Recently, Eastern Eagle has been nominated for Best Aboriginal Recording of the Year at the 2009 Nova Scotia Music Awards.
Thank you all for the support you have given us throughout the years.
Discography: 1996 - Traditionally Yours 1996 - Maq Attaq 1998 - East Side Connection 2002 - Sacred Flight 2004 - Good Medicine 2006 - Sipekne'katik 2008 - Live '07, The Fallen Feather Tour 2010 - Rezonation
