Aboriginal musicians wanted

Calling all Nunavut and Nunavik musicians! Send examples of what you can do to “Dig Your Roots” — a project focusing on aboriginal music, which wants to encourage “independent talent from the Canadian underground.”

The National Campus and Community Radio Association plans to produce a series of “Dig Your Roots” CDs, in collaboration with Corus Entertainment Inc. “Dig Your Roots” also plans to include a nation-wide “tour” with live coast-to-coast broadcasts of regional concerts on campus radio stations.

The idea behind “Dig Your Roots” is to put a spotlight on musicians who might not have access to a professional studio or an opportunity to perform in front of a larger audience.

“We’re going to try and promote aboriginal artists, so people who don’t always have the chance to hear them will be able to,” said project coordinator Antoine Bédard. “There is a lot of talent in remote areas.”

Bédard says he’s not looking necessarily for traditional music, but for “what aboriginal musicians are doing.”

The deadline for applications to “Dig Your Roots” is Nov. 23.

For more information on how to apply, consult www.digyourroots.ca

A jury of professional aboriginal musicians will select the participants.