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Tomson Highway

Cree Country

self-released
Release Date: March 25, 2022

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1 Keegi-Seep (This Morning)  
2 Kinoosao Eepee-Gasoot (Burnt Fish)  
3 Ooma Kaa-Pipook (When Its Winter)  
4 Thootin Kaana-Gamoot (When The Wind Sings)  
5 Athis Eesaa-Gee-Hitaan (Because I Love You)  
6 Saasay Tipi-Skow (It’s Alright Already)  
7 Taansi, Neechimoos (Hello, Darling)  
8 Keespin (If)  
9 Ateek Igwa Adele (Ateek And Adele)  
10 Kimaam-Toonee-Thimi-Tin (I’m Thinking Of You)  
11 Peesaa-Geehin Seemaak (Come And Love Me Right Now)  
12 Taat’wow Maana (Every Time)  
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Sung by the incomparable Patricia Cano, Cree Country is a stylish collection of 12 new country songs from one of Canada’s most prolific artistic innovators.  With a spectacular band including the very best of Canadian country players – Cree Country’s compelling tunes speak of real life, love, longing, devotion, our connection with nature, and the courage it takes to strive for your goals.  Produced by the award-winning John Alcorn – the virtuosity of each musician is given room to really shine, with backup vocals that recall The Jordanaires, the gospel quartet loved by Elvis.

Cree is an Indigenous language spoken by 100,000 North Americans.  Many of Canada’s most well-known place names are of Cree origin, including Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Chicoutimi, Québec, and Ottawa.  It’s a very rhythmic language that lends itself naturally to music-making – and particularly country!   Tomson recalls living in the Manitoba bush in the 1950’s and hanging a transistor radio high in the trees at night to hear country music waft north all the way from Nashville, Tennessee.  The joy of hearing that music is the inspiration behind these tunes.

“English is so hierarchical. In Cree, we don't have animate-inanimate comparisons between things. Animals have souls that are equal to ours. Rocks have souls, trees have souls. Trees are 'who,' not 'what.” – Tomson Highway.

  • Tomson Highway - Cree Country - KINOOSAO EEPEE - GASOOT (BURNT FISH)
    Posted At: June 15, 2022 12:00 AM
    With songs written in his mother tongue – Tomson Highway’s latest recording is a country music milestone with songs that swing, joke, drawl, and wail – all in Cree. This is what makes Cree Country unique. Sung by the incomparable Patricia Cano, this stylish collection of 12 new country songs from one of Canada’s most prolific artistic innovators - Tomson Highway features a spectacular band of Canada’s best ...
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  • Happiness and joy oozes out of Tomson Highway on 'Cree Country' / 91.7WSUM - GreenArrow Radio
    Posted At: May 6, 2022 12:00 AM
    Sung by the incomparable Patricia Cano, Cree Country is a stylish collection of 12 new country songs from one of Canada’s most prolific artistic innovators - Tomson Highway.  With a spectacular band including the very best of Canadian country players – Cree Country’s compelling tunes speak of real life, love, longing, devotion, our connection with nature, and the courage it takes to strive for your goa...
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  • Tomson Highway discusses 'Cree Country with 101.5UMFM - Winnipeg / Thank God It's Free Range!
    Posted At: April 29, 2022 12:00 AM
    Leg­endary artist Tom­son High­way has just released an album of coun­try songs entire­ly in Cree. Sung by the incomparable Patricia Cano, Cree Country is a stylish collection of 12 new country songs from one of Canada’s most prolific artistic innovators.  With a spectacular band including the very best of Canadian country players – Cree Country’s compelling tunes speak of real life, love, longing, dev...
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  • Tomson Highway releases; 'Cree Country' featuring Patricia Cano
    Posted At: April 2, 2022 12:00 AM
    Sung by the incomparable Patricia Cano, Cree Country is a stylish collection of 12 new country songs from one of Canada’s most prolific artistic innovators. With a spectacular band including the very best of Canadian country players – Cree Country’s compelling tunes speak of real life, love, longing, devotion, our connection with nature, and the courage it takes to strive for your goals.  Produced by t...
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