Obomsawin, Alanis
Bush Lady
A reissue of the rare, legendary and long out-of-print album recorded by First Nations and Canadian cultural icon Alanis Obomsawin in the mid-1980s. Remastered from the original analog tapes, and for the first time on CD. 'Bush Lady' is the only record ever made by Obomsawin, rising to cult status in recent years, while Obomsawin has meanwhile received Canada's highest accolades for her 50-year career as an activist documentary filmmaker, including the Order Of Canada. 'Bush Lady' is a unique and magical record by any definition. It's an invaluable example of contemporary First Nations music that blends traditional folkways with avant-garde composition. Recommended if you like the 'Native North America' (Vol. 1) compilation, Joni Mitchell, Meredith Monk, Tim Buckley, Laurie Anderson, Judy Collins, Nico, Buffy St. Marie.