KRISTI LANE SINCLAIR

Fierce and feisty, Haida/Cree singer-songwriter Kristi Lane Sinclair is emblematic of a new wave of Canadian indigenous artists who are turning perceptions upside down. Raised in British Columbia’s backwaters, and drawing more from a DIY/indie aesthetic than traditional or mainstream music, Sinclair’s musical roots create a darkly intoxicating mix of grunge, folk and classical. Her smoky folk is rich and orchestral, underpinned with alternately snarling guitars and warm strings. Watch her six-part documentary series airing on APTN (Aboriginal People’s Television Network), “Face the Music” follows Kristi’s journey as she releases and tours her music.  Her “sonic acoustic” and fourth album, “The Ability to Judge Distance“, came out in 2017. Look for her new album, entitled “Break“.