Tunes From Turtle Island

Dakhóta Romero the daughter of rock artist and activist Robby Romero has gone the latin way

Edzi’u is a Tahltan and Tlingit artist based in Vancouver, Canada on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. An innovative songwriter and composer who paints stories of the past, present and future with textures, elders stories, words, and their ethereal voice – their new album “Potlatch In The Box ” is a stunning showcase of that artistic vision. Being rich in culture, full of passion and spirit, the power behind their use of sound goes deep within the listener, inspiring them to be bold and genuine, while living fully within their hearts.

Drawing inspiration from their roots and their experiences Edzi’u weaves together a tapestry of sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The album features a diverse array of tracks, from the hypnotic the “Warrior Song” to the pulsing “Raven Clan Welcome” – they shine a light on the wrongs of the past, including Canada’s ban on the Potlatch, and how it affected their ancestors traditions, culture and world.  That being said, there is a balance in the new music – a hope – one that shines with their rich, soulful vocals that has a style (and sound) like no other.

On February 2, 2023 the Blackbird family was hit with a tragic loss as their home and studio were lost in a fire. The Blackbird Brothers saved all they could and made it out just before their studio ceiling collapsed. Through the support of so many countless people, a start over point was achieved, and now its part of the Blackbird story.
“Through life many challenges may come, never stop, persevere and keep going, everything will be ok……. Blackbird”