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26-stop Sultans of String 'Walking Through the Fire' concert tour launches at Flato Markham Theatre / YorkRegion.com

Posted: September 12, 2023

Sultans of String is set to launch a live concert tour featuring Indigenous collaborations on Sept. 28 at Flato Markham Theatre

Markham Economist & Sun's Yoyo Yan writes…Sultans of String, an instrumental music group based in Toronto, is set to premiere "Walking Through the Fire" in Markham and kick off their live concert tour all across Ontario with 26 performances.

The world premiere will take place at Flato Markham Theatre on Sept. 28, leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This trail-blazing album and live concert tour feature collaborations with Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island.

"Walking Through the Fire" promises a unique musical experience, showcasing the rich diversity of Indigenous music, from Métis fiddling to East Coast Kitchen Party vibes, rumba to rock, and the drumming of the Pacific Northwest.

The lineup includes Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, Marc Meriläinen, Shannon Thunderbird, Don Ross, Leela Gilday, The North Sound, and virtual guests like Dr. Duke Redbird and Kendra Tagoona.

This collaborative effort aims to create connections and spaces for learning between Indigenous and settler communities. It emphasizes the importance of sharing the whole truth about residential schools and the Indigenous experience as a foundation for reconciliation.

Sultans violinist Chris McKhool emphasizes the power of music in healing and expressing truth. “This country has a history that has been ignored, distorted, twisted to suit colonialist goals of destroying a people,” McKhool said.

The album features lyrics in Indigenous languages such as Dene, Inuktitut, Sm’algyax, Cree, and Michif. Murray Sinclair, former chair of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, praised the project for its commitment to preserving Indigenous languages and art.

As Sultans of String embarks on their fall tour, this project signals a crucial step toward fostering unity and understanding among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. It encourages all Canadians to take part in the journey toward reconciliation, moving from allyship to true partnership.
 

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