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KYM GOUCHIE
April 06, 2024
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Photo by RedWorks Photography
ABOUT KYM GOUCHIE
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With ancestral roots in the Lheidli T’enneh, Cree and Secwépemc Nations, Kym Gouchie is fostering change through her music and art. Her music and storytelling bring awareness to First Nations and women’s issues, promoting reconciliation and community building while reminding us that we are all in this together. Her stories are a testament to the human spirit, weaving together threads of her own journey from personal tragedy to triumph. Kym’s traditional hand drum, acoustic guitar, fullbodied voice and authentic storytelling are a powerful force. She performs solo, duo, trio and full band, collaborating with talented artists on vocal harmonies, cello, keys, mandolin, banjo and electric guitar. Indigenous-folk and country tones alongside her poignant lyrics will capture your heart — her eloquent performances have a lasting impact on audiences of all ages, messages of inspiration and hope. Kym is also a renowned Visual Artist, Cultural Ambassador, Presenter and Advocate and is regularly called upon by organizations to offer Indigenous insight and acts as a healing bridge, connecting hearts and minds across Turtle Island.
A respected elder-in-training of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation, also known as Prince George, BC, Kym has been speaking, emceeing and performing at theatres, festivals, schools, conferences, traditional welcoming ceremonies, and cultural gatherings for over 20 years.
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NAOMI KAVKA | Naomi Kavka is a visceral entertainer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist and recording artist, residing in Smithers, British Columbia. Her many talents have her performing on cello with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, on electric guitar in the surf rock band Pitted, and as a solo artist, fronting her own band with a new album currently in production. She is a well loved collaborator, accompanying various artists such as Kym Gouchie, Marcel Gagnon, Wax Mannequin, and others. Recent releases of her songwriting include Slammed Doors & Severance (2017) and Back West (2019), and recent collaborations include cello arrangements on Wax Mannequin’s “Red Brain”, featured vocals on the Black Dog String Quartet’s “A Thousand Times Brighter” and cello and vocals on Kym Gouchie’s upcoming children’s album.
IAN OLMSTEAD | Ian Olmstead is a talented multi-instrumentalist from Smithers BC who has played musical instruments since he was a wee child. Besides making music, he loves math and living simply. An accomplished and sensitive accompanist, Ian has a near photographic memory when it comes to music. He plays almost every instrument imaginable, from piano and percussion to bass, guitar, saxophone, marimba, vibes and accordion. He has played and toured with countless bands including Alex Cuba, Rachelle van Zanten, Kym Gouchie and Mark Perry.
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