Typically known as an Native American songstress, Tamara Podemski's first English-language album has a rock edginess, a folk vibe and killer pop melodies. Winner of 2 Aboriginal Music Awards - Best Female Artist, Best Songwriter.

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ROCK: Folk Rock, WORLD: Native American



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After starring in the Broadway company of RENT, Tamara Podemski launched her singing career by fronting the Los Angeles-based, World Music band, SPIRIT NATION, as the lead singer and Ojibway-lyricist. In 2001, their album, âWinter Moons,â was released internationally under the Triloka/Karuna Music label and was distributed by BMG, and later by KOCH Entertainment.

âMake no mistake; Spirit Nation is very much lead singer Tamara Podemskiâs projectâ¦.the feature is Podemskiâs arching, intricate, razor-precise vocals. While superficially similar to New Age etheric warblers like Enya, Podemski has more grit and fire to her voiceâ¦For lovers of world music, this is one of the best things Iâve heard in a long time.â (Daily Vault, 2002)

⢠2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Nomination
⢠âOdodaymiwanâ performed live on CBC national broadcast
⢠Over 10,000 units sold
⢠Toured album across North America and Europe

In 2003, Tamara recorded, SPIRIT VOICES, under the pseudonym, Ceshia Anaquod, this time writing both the music and Ojibway lyrics. The album was released worldwide under the Somerset Entertainment label.

âAs good as the music is, however, it is Podemski's deep and soothing voice - singing primarily in Ojibway - that draws the listener into a place of beautyâ¦the album's calibre is so strong that every song fits into the other seamlessly. In a field that is so diverse and talented, [Spirit Voices] is one of the strongest new albums by a Native artist. (Toronto Sage, 2002)

⢠Licensed song to documentary film âGreen Green Waterâ
⢠Licensed a song to Aboriginal Voices Radio Talk Show
⢠Sold over 10,000 units
⢠Recipient of Canada Council Touring Grant to tour album
⢠Toured album in North America and Europe

With two albums under her belt, Tamara launched her own record label so that she could have complete creative control over her newest album and music video. In 2005, Tamara wrote and co-produced her first video, âMeegwetch,â in cooperation with BravoFACT!, and had famed Canadian director, Bruce McDonald, bring her vision to the screen.

⢠Winner Best Music Video at 2005 imagiNATIVE Film Festival
⢠Winner Best Music Video at 2005 Native American Film Fest
⢠Nominated Best Music Video at 2006 Aboriginal Music Awards

Tamara released her first English-language, self-titled album in January 2006 and is currently distributing it through CDBaby and iTunes. âTamaraâ has been featured on local, university and Native radio stations across North America and has received music award recognition and network television licensing opportunities. Along with her album release, Tamara also launched her official website and a MySpace Music Profile.

âTamara Podemski almost upstaged the fashion [show] with her edgy opening performance of two songs from her newest [album] release.â (Excalibur Online, 2005)

âby far the most eclectic nightâ¦we had folk rock band, Tamara Podemski, that had a trumpet played by the bassist, and some great acoustic guitars, this band is a must see.â(Emergenza Web Fanzine, 2006)

⢠Best Female Artist, Best Songwriter-2006 Abo Music Awards
⢠Nominated Best Single for 2006 Aboriginal Music Awards
⢠Recipient of Ontario Arts Council Recording Grant
⢠Licensed 2 songs to Showcase TV series âMoccasin Flatsâ
⢠Over 200,000 hits on www.tamarapodemski.com
⢠Over 3,000 profile views on MySpaceMusic

Tamara always infuses spirituality, passion and pride into her music. She challenges her audiences to look in the mirror and question themselves. Her lyrics provoke, her voice empowers, her presence on stage inspires. In a time of social unrest, distorted media images and human disconnectedness, Tamara is an important voice to be heard.