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Morley Loon

Northland, My Land
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  • Officially licensed reissue
  • Includes “N’Doheeno” as featured on Native North America (Vol. 1): Aboriginal Folk, Rock, and Country 1966-1985
  • Expanded gatefold edition featuring Cree language lyrics and translation and unseen photos
  • Remastered from the original analogue master tapes
  • Limited edition pressing of 1,000 copies with hand numbered Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket

Purchasing options:

- 2 LP Bundle: John Angaiak LP + 16 Page Book and Morely Loon LP
- LP: Morely Loon LP
- CD: Morely Loon CD

Description

Northland, My Land is the full-length vinyl debut from Cree singer-songwriter, actor, and force of nature, Morley Loon (1948–1986). Born in Mistissini, Quebec, Loon became active in music at an early age.

Available: May 27th, 2016

Northland, My Land is the full-length vinyl debut from Cree singer-songwriter, actor, and force of nature, Morley Loon (1948–1986). Born in Mistissini, Quebec, Loon became active in music at an early age. Drawing from his Cree culture, language, and environment, Loon developed an organic style that inspired many Indigenous musicians. News of his talent even reached producers at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in the late 1970s. Two 7” EPs of original Cree language compositions were laid down first and later compiled into the Northland, My Land album, which was released to the public in 1981. Accompanied by percussion and flute, Loon taps into a spiritual place with this material, achieving a transcendent quality rarely heard in music. “N’Doheeno,” which translates to “The Hunter” reflects the hunting and gathering traditions of Loon’s people and region. If you close your eyes...

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Artist Bio

News of his talent even reached producers at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in the late 1970s. Two 7” EPs of original Cree language compositions were laid down first and later compiled into the Northland, My Land album, which was released to the public in 1981. Accompanied by percussion and flute, Loon taps into a spiritual place with this material, achieving a transcendent quality rarely heard in music. “N’Doheeno,” which translates to “The Hunter” reflects the hunting and gathering traditions of Loon’s people and region. If you close your eyes and absorb the music’s pulse (even without knowledge of Cree), it’s easy to visualize the subject of this mesmerizing song.

Though a strict traditionalist who wore his hair and clothes in accordant fashion, Loon was also a seasoned road warrior, performing across Canada, the United States, and Europe. He approached...

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Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Agajee Dona Nooch
    4:11
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  • 2 Amendo Na Nooch
    1:39
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  • 3 Wee Jee
    2:08
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  • 4 Yoo Indo Deem Awin
    3:19
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  • 5 Nooj Meech
    2:19
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  • 6 Deb Skum
    2:59
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  • 7 Ginscoom-Tin
    3:25
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  • 8 Nee Dumphs
    2:43
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  • 9 Caminconoch
    1:30
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  • 10 N'doheeno
    3:25
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  • 11 Enu-Noog-Amun
    5:33
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