Ribbon Skirt found inspiration in renewing her antiquated 'Indian' status card
In an interview with Q's Tom Power, Anishinaabe singer Tashiina Buswa of Ribbon Skirt tells the story behind her new song, Off Rez.
In a Q interview, Anishinaabe singer Tashiina Buswa of Ribbon Skirt sets up her new song, Off Rez
The Montreal band Ribbon Skirt just released their debut album, Bite Down. Lead singer Tashiina Buswa joins Tom Power to tell us how the record was inspired by grief and reconnecting with her Indigeneity, how her first exposure to music was in the church, and the difference between knowing you're free and actually feeling free. Plus, she tells the story behind her new song, Off Rez.
The full interview with Ribbon Skirt is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
Interview with Ribbon Skirt produced by Kaitlyn Swan.