Recently I had the pleasure of listening to Lyz Jaakola, an Anishinaabe singer and music teacher from the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe.
I was able to take this video, but I must apologize to Ms. Jaakola. The video and sound are of poor quality, as they were done on my phone.
Even accounting for my poor camera, her performance is still striking. She received a standing ovation from the crowd! I can see why she’s won a Nammy (the Native American Music Awards, equivalent to the Grammy).
Ms. Jaakola was a lot of fun to listen to. She told several stories about growing up on Fond du Lac, and the victories and struggles of her life. Folks who live near Fond du Lac will appreciate her songs “Rez Car” and “The Red and White Blues”.
If you get a chance to see Lyz Jaakola perform in person, I highly recommend it. She puts on a great show. Thank you Lyz!
Regards,
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