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The Northern Wind Singers are from the Ojibwa Nation and originate from the Lake of the Woods area in Ontario, Canada. This powerful drum group was formed back in August of 1990, and since that time has been honored to host and attend many gatherings in Indian country.
Northern Wind Singers specializes in the song styles of the Ojibwa people of the woodlands, singing both traditional songs of the area, and continuing the tradition with many songs of their own. All songs are composed by Gabe Desrosiers, the founder of the group.
Gabe is very careful when he composes songs, feeling that in order to compose songs in the Ojibwa language, they should be composed in the old styles of the Ojibwa people, especially the side step songs (ikwe-nagamonon - women songs). However, today, songs are composed to suit the contemporary style. Gabe has said that "although songs are composed in that manner, we should not forget our old ways and our traditions as song makers."
The Northern Wind Singers travel extensively throughout Indian country either serving as a host drum or invited drum at powwows and other celebrations and gatherings. They also perform with the Foxwoods Dance Troupe from the Mashintucket Pequot Tribe of Connecticut.
Some members of Northern Winds have also had the opportunity to perform over seas in Italy, France and numerous other places around the world, including the 1996 Olympic games held in Atlanta, GA. This unique drum group has been very fortunate and blessed with many opportunities to travel and see the world.
The Northern Wind Singers are very spiritually minded individuals and make it a priority to thank the spirits for guidance throughout their travels here on mother earth.
Northern Wind's seventh album with Arbor Records, November Winds, proves to be another success that portrays the old style of singing of the Ojibway people mixed in with a contemporary sound.
Language: Ojibway
Genre: Pow Wow - Traditional, Traditional, Pow Wow
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2008 | Best Pow Wow CD - Traditional | November Winds | Winner |
| 2007 | Best Pow Wow CD - Contemporary | Medicine Dress | Nominee |
| 2006 | Best Pow Wow CD - Contemporary | Whispering Winds | Nominee |
| 2006 | Best Pow Wow CD - Contemporary | Medicine Dress | Nominee |
