Manitoba based country artist Desiree Dorion has a very busy September and it all started here in Calgary.
She is here this week working with emerging artists as part of the OHSOTO’KINO artist development program.
OHSOTO’KINO is an Indigenous programming initiative focusing on three elements: creation of new music in NMC’s recording studios, artist development through a music incubator program.
She then heads to Hamilton for the CCMA’s, followed by ten performances across Ontario.
Desiree chatted with Uncle Trent all about her busy September and what’s next for the Indigenous singer/songwriter. You can check out the full interview here:
Desiree Dorion grew up a mile and a half from the grounds of Dauphin Country Fest, one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in Canada.
As a little girl she would ride her bike there when the festival wasn’t on, climb up on the stage, and pretend to play to the thousands of fans that come to watch big country music acts.
In 2014 her dream of playing the mainstage came true when she shared the stage with The Band Perry.
The JUNO Nominee has had multiple songs chart in the top 100 on the Canadian country music charts (TRAX), along with numerous reach the top spot on the Indigenous Music Countdown.
February 24th, 2023 marked the release of her sixth studio album, “That’s How I Know,” was produced Chris Burke-Gaffney (with the exception of one track).
The album will include the very personal “I Can’t Love You to Death,” which was inspired by her real-life experience of setting boundaries between herself and a loved one struggling with addiction.
You can find out more about Desiree Dorion at her website at http://www.desireedorion.com/ .
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