Saturday, August 16, 10:30 am
Landfall Municipal Park
300 Cape Shore Road, Bonavista
Opening day of the Bonavista Biennale begins with a live, outdoor performance by Eastern Owl. Members of the group will perform the new song Eastern Owl composed as a commission for String Games. The song can also be experienced as an audio installation at site 9, the Calvin Hayley Event Centre in Elliston.
About the Artists:
Based primarily out of St. John’s, NL, the women of Eastern Owl (Jenelle Duval, Stacey Howse, Kayla Stride, Danielle Benoit, Natasha Blackwood, Jaime O’Leary, and Rebecca Sharr) hail from all across Ktaqamkuk (the island of Newfoundland). They are an Indigenous-led all nations group who blend the styles of First Nations Drum Music and Contemporary Folk to create their own innovative sound. With deep roots in community, Eastern Owl has committed to deepening their connection with their traditional practices while helping to educate Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences through song.
This presentation is realized with support from Curating Change.