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“NAGAMO (Sings) reimagines history and the concept of nation to nation respect and musical dialogue between the nations of the so-called New World and Old World. During the beginning of the 17th century, several Chiefs and esteemed Indigenous leaders journeyed to Europe in the hope of forging alliances. In many cases, they were treated as respected ambassadors. NAGAMO explores the fantastical idea of what might have happened if the sharing of music, and the respect of culture had contrived, and how a different history might have played out.” Andrew Balfour, curatorRevolving around Elizabethan choral music by Byrd, Tallis, and Purcell, NAGAMO features the unique musical perspective of Balfour’s reimagining of these motets into Cree and Ojibway. Compositions by Balfour himself explores universal ideas of governance, diplomacy, and culture, as well as the challenges Indigenous peoples face today. Join Balfour and musica intima for this groundbreaking, West Coast Music Award-winning project, which was nominated for a 2022 JUNO Award.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, St Andrew's Church, 82 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N9, Canada,Ottawa, Ontario
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