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#IdleNoMore Songs for Life Vol. 1 is now live!

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George Lessard
January 10, 2013
Indigenous Rights
Arts & Culture
Politics in Canada

I've been waiting to hear from more than just the wonderful artists who've been creating the many variations on the #IdleNoMore theme.

And now there's this first compilation of songs "Idle No More: Songs for Life Vol. 1" of free for downloading songs.

Track #10 features the Northwest Territories own "The Johnnys" and their song "Blood Money"

From The Johnnys" website..
"...The Johnnys are a high-energy rock’n’roll group founded by singer/guitarist Veronica Johnny and drummer Dave Johnny. Since their beginning in the Canadian sub-arctic, The Johnnys have achieved national prominence through television, film and live performances – legendary for their pace and sweaty, leather-clad mayhem. The band’s albums, I Like It A Lot and Louder Faster More Fun, were both nominated for national awards in the Best Rock CD category...."

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