NEWS
September 12, 2021 – CTV News London: Drums Across Canada interview and story at 15:28 in this video.
September 10th, 2021 – CBC News London: Indigenous drummers join pan-Canadian drum circles Sunday in Victoria Park. Read more here.
February 2021 – GWNtertainment #6 by Jaimie Vernon
Fantastic roundup on Canadian music scene current news and Together We Can Stand Up single got a mention! Read more here.
Turtle Island Radio – A weekly radio show showcasing Indigenous made music
Together We Can Stand Up single will be featured on the February 19th, 2021 weekly radio show. Going out in Europe on Resonance 104.4fm, radio AGORA 105,5, Radio Onde Furlane, Radio Freequenns – Das freie Radio im Ennstal, and as a podcast on Fridays from Pantheon Podcasts search for Tunes from Turtle Island on Googleplay, iTunes, Deezer, Stitcher, Megaphone or your fav podcast supplier. Listen to the radio show here.
LU Radio – CILU 102.7 FM – Special Guest on Zee’s Place Today
Toronto-based Juno Award winning First Nations singer, Brenda MacIntyre Medicine Song Woman shares her brand new single “Together we can stand up”. This 2021 anthem for hope inspires us to create a better future together.
Zee’s Place. Decolonizing your airwaves every Wednesday from 2-4pm EST on CILU 102.7FM. Listen online here.
Music
2021 MUSIC RELEASES:
Together We Can Stand Up (single): Release Date January 28th, 2021
“Together We Can Stand Up” is a 2021 anthem of peace, hope and unity. The lyrics and melody poured through me for this Indigenous reggae tune in July 2020, and my producer Errol Starr Francis co-wrote and is featured in it. I was feeling drained from all the hatred, racism and separation I kept seeing during the pandemic. This unique Canadian Indigenous music is a peace anthem about standing up with and for each other and for what’s right. It’s about ending the injustices and inequities by coming together in a good way to create a better future.
2019 MUSIC RELEASES:
Picking Up the Pieces (album): Release Date September 13th, 2019
Conscious indigenous funky roots reggae fusion and hand drum healing songs to help you dance, sing or meditate your way through grief, transitions, anxiety, chronic pain, trauma and the crazy state of the world.
If you’re looking for an engaging and experienced keynote speaker, indigenous singer or workshop facilitator for your conference, awards gala or special event in Canada or Europe, book a time below to discuss!
Brenda MacIntyre, Medicine Song Woman
Tweetable Bio
Brenda MacIntyre, also known as Medicine Song Woman, is a virtual keynote speaker on leadership, grief and mindfulness for mental health. Her one-on-one and group programs help women find their voice and manage grief, trauma and chronic pain.
Short Bio
Brenda MacIntyre, also known by her Indigenous name Medicine Song Woman, has Cree and Red River roots through her father and settler ancestry through both parents. Adopted at birth in Calgary and raised in BC, Brenda is on a journey of reconnecting with her Indigenous family and learning her languages and culture. Based on McKee Treaty 2 lands in so-called London Ontario, she is a trauma-informed, COVID-conscious, neurodivergent personal mentor, keynote speaker and award-winning singer.
Over 15 years ago, after losing her adoptive parents, Brenda developed her Sing Yourself Alive Program and Medicine Song Healing Technique. After her son was murdered in 2016, she created Picking Up the Pieces, an album of 13 songs for grief that evolved into a women’s mindfulness and music program and community.
As a mentor, Brenda MacIntyre uses her goosebump-giving voice, hand drumming and music to help midlife women manage , so they can get a better sleep and have more energy
For interviews, bookings and other enquiries, please contact Brenda’s Team.
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Notable Accomplishments
- 2020 Long-Listed, CBC Searchlight
- 2019 Nominee, Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize
- 2019 Toronto Star Front Cover Feature Article
- 2016 “The Seventh Fire” Canadian Premiere at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Music Licensing Deal and Live Performance.
- 2010 MUSIC MAKER OF THE MONTH – “Native America Calling”, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, Anchorage, Alaska– heard on 52 stations in the United States and Canada by approximately 500,000 listeners each week.
- 2010: #5 – TOP 10 FOLK/ROOTS/BLUES, CFRU 93.3 FM Jan 26/10
- 2009: #3 DEBUT – TOP 10 FOLK/ROOTS/BLUES, 92.5 FM THE EX Dec 8/09
- 2007 Toronto Aboriginal Business Association Businesswoman of the Year
- 2003 Nominee Best World Album, Canadian Independent Music Awards
- 1992 Juno Award – The Gathering, featuring Brenda’s single “Rock A Talk”
- 1992 Nominee – Canadian Reggae Music Awards
Live Show Highlights
- July 31/19 City Hall Live at Nathan Phillips Square
- June 21/19 IndigenousNOW.ca Launch
- 2017, 2018 Toronto Union Station
- July 2016 Headliner: Algonquins of Ontario Nation Gathering
- 2010 Winnipeg: Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominee Showcase (Nominated for Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year)
- 2010 Toronto NXNE Showcase
- 2009 Canadian Music Week Showcase
- 2008 Harbourfront Centre Performance
- 2007 Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
- 1991 Headliner – Bamboo Club
Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Interview at Polaris Music Prize
Under the Same Stars Interview
2021 CTV News London: Drums Across Canada interview (at 15:28)
Brenda MacIntyre called her own personal press conference after the sentencing.
Global News & CBC News captured it.
Stage Plot / Tech Rider
Click on the image below to download the full stage plot / tech rider. 2019 Expanded Stage Plot Coming Soon
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BRENDA
“Her music is infectious. A blend of multiple genres, including fusion, reggae, soft rap, Indigenous hand drum singing and hip hop.”
— Caryn Lieberman, Digital Broadcast Journalist Global News
“Many thanks. You are gifted with music, medicine and magic.”
— Shelagh Rogers, CBC (MC of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Awards)
“It was a pleasure to work with Brenda. As the lead-off performer for our music festival, we couldn’t have asked for more. Her singing, drumming, and inspiring words really set the mood for a very enjoyable weekend.”
— Clayton Brander, Artistic Director, Sunshine Music Festival 2007 (British Columbia)
“Brenda MacIntyre, Juno Award winning singer/songwriter had a great performance at the recently concluded 38th annual Niagara Folk Arts events. The “Medicine Song Woman” brought her philosophy of empowerment to the stage as she drummed to the audience’s delight. The Mosaic Edition expresses thanks to Brenda for linking up from Toronto after her outstanding performance at the Niagara festival.”
— Edward Akinwunmi, Publisher & Editor, Mosaic Edition (Niagara Region, 2006)
“We were approached by a number of young participants who commented on your incredible talent and the power of the Healing Song. Many shared that your teachings helped them to feel comfortable and empowered them to speak out.”
— Julie Coultas, United Nations Association in Canada
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