Sons of Membertou
Wapna'kik: The People Of The Dawn
LabelSmithsonian Folkways
FormatCD
GenreFolk
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Wapna'kik (The People of the Dawn) by Mi'kmaw musical group Sons of Membertou foregrounds the powerful voices of their people. First released in 1995, Wapna'kik documents a vital resurgence of the Membertou community’s music practices. The 2025 updated edition by Smithsonian Folkways includes "Mi'kmaq Honour Song" and "500 Years," introducing a new generation of singers and musicians. Their addition to the album exemplifies the diversity of Mi’kmaw sonic and poetic expressions, which continue, as they have for centuries, to incorporate global influences. Drums play a central role throughout the album, uniting generations of those who strengthen Mi’kmaw language and culture through these songs.
Format
Originally released on CD in 1995 as [r=12134761].
From the disc face:
"℗ 1995 © 2025 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings"
From the booklet and rear tray insert:
"℗ 1995 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings © 2025 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings"
Standard clear jewel case release including a four page booklet and a two-sided rear tray insert.
Release notes
Originally released on CD in 1995 as [r=12134761]. From the disc face: "℗ 1995 © 2025 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings" From the booklet and rear tray insert: "℗ 1995 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings © 2025 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings" Standard clear jewel case release including a four page booklet and a two-sided rear tray insert.
| 1 | The People Of The Dawn / Wejkwita'jik (The Gathering Song) | 4:40 | |
| 2 | Sma'knis (Veteran's Song) | 4:08 | |
| 3 | Kepmite'tmnej (Mi'kmaq Honour Song) | 8:30 | |
| 4 | The Mountain / Mukla'qati | 4:09 | |
| 5 | 500 Years | 4:22 | |
| 6 | Kwan'to'te' | 3:00 | |
| 7 | Kwa'nu'te' | 4:01 | |
| 8 | Ko'jua (Partridge Dance) | 2:58 | |
| 9 | The People Of The Dawn / Kniskamijinaq (The Ancestors' Song) | 8:15 |
- David Burke
- Producer [Produced By]
- George Christmas
- Producer [Produced By]
