Leela Gilday is a singer/songwriter from the Dene Nation in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. She has a powerful and expressive voice that she uses to tell stories of the north, love, longing, loss, and being a traveler in this beautiful world. 

I would describe my style as folk and indie-rock with a southern flare. Songwriting is my creative outlet, like a journal that gets me through the long cold winters in the North. I got my start performing at local coffee shops in Yellowknife. From that experience, I met musicians who helped me carve my way into the industry. I write hard hitting songs of the strive and struggles that many northerners, and particularly young people, have firsthand knowledge of.

Dene Multi-Instrument Electronica and Visuals from Yellowknife, NT, Canada.

Yves Lecuyer - Vocals/Guitar
James Hodson - Lead Guitar
Ryan SIlke - Bass Guitar
Anne-Marie Guedon - Cello
Andrew Silke - Drums

Born out of the driest days of winter, the Dead Frets are bringing you a cross-cultural experience in both official languages.  Emotionally driven melodies and introspective lyrics put on a folky, but rocking spirit, all strung together by the sound of a spell bounding cello. You might just get a glimpse of what seasonal affective disorder sounds like.

A virtual concert program that exists in the detritus of a once-proud tradition of promoting and celebrating Northern music on the radio. But I'm not bitter; just somewhat cranky. I'll keep posting these for as long as we're allowed (under the CBC/Canadian Federation of Musicians Collective Agreement) for your dining and dancing pleasure.

Siksik Siren is an alt-country, indie-folk band from Yellowknife, NT. Erin Maxwell plays keys, provides vocals and writes songs. Jenn Hamann plays banjo, guitar, writes songs and sings.  Violca Memedi plays the bass guitar. Kristin Baron hits the drums and Shannon Mychael, our newest member, is on guitar and vocals.

Combining their unique brand of Alternative Rock with English and Tlicho poetry, Digawolf uses their instruments to guide you through their own version of the Canadian cultural landscape. Their music immerses you in its harmonies, evoking imagery and narratives at the heart of the Northern experience.

This CKLB produced current affairs program explores environment, science, wildlife, traditional knowledge and culture, and political issues around the on-going concern of climate change in the North. Tune in Saturday morning at 9am or Monday evening at 7pm. 

If you have feedback or story ideas, we'd love to hear them! Email us at jannacklb@gmail.com

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