Bear Creek is a well-known Ojibwe (also known as Anishinaabe, or Chippewa) pow-wow group from Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario (Canada). Their album Kaagige – Forever (Canyon Records CR-6507, 2013) was recorded live in Rocky Boy. Kaagige showcases the group’s energetic style of vocals and drums.
Group members featured in this recording include Elijah Stevens (Ojibwe), Nitanis Kit Largo (Ojibwe), Justin Perrault (Ojibwe), Joe Syrette (Ojibwe), Ken Gopher (Cree), Mike Willis (Ojibwe), Gabe Gaudet (Ojibwe/Cree), Andrew Nahwegahbow (Ojibwe), Nick Hewson (Ojibwe), Michael Tegosh (Ojibwe), Nathan Roy (Ojibwe), Kevin Syrette (Ojibwe), Mzzhickkekahbah Thomas (Prairie Band Potawatomi), Dana Gouler Jr. (Ojibwe/Cree), Joe Syrette (Ojibwe), and John Syrette (Ojibwe).
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.