Sons Of Membertou - Wapna'Kik: The People of the Dawn [CD]

Wapna'kik (The People of the Dawn) by the Mi'kmaw musical group Sons of Membertou foregrounds the powerful voices of their people. First released in 1995, Wapna'kik documents a vital resurgence of the Membertou community's music practices. The 2025 updated edition by Smithsonian Folkways includes "Mi'kmaq Honour Song" and "500 Years," introducing a new generation of singers and musicians. Their addition to the album exemplifies the diversity of Mi'kmaw sonic and poetic expressions, which continue, as they have for centuries, to incorporate global influences. Drums play a central role throughout the album, uniting generations of those who strengthen Mi'kmaw language and culture through these songs.

The People of the Dawn/Wejkwita'jik (The Gathering Song)

Sma'knis (Veteran's Song)

Kepmite'tmnej (Mi'kmaq Honour Song)

The Mountain/Mukla'qati

500 Years

Kwan'to'te'

Kwa'nu'te'

Ko'jua (Partridge Dance)

The People of the Dawn/Kniskamijinaq (The Ancestors' Song)

• Genre: Folk & Country
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 93074060322
• Release Date: February 21, 2025

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