Ernest Monias (born February 18, 1949) is a Cree recording artist from Manitoba, Canada.[1] An important figure in Canadian Indigenous music, Monias has been nicknamed the "Elvis of the North".[2]
Ernest Monias | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1949 Cross Lake First Nation, Manitoba |
| Genres | Rock music, Country rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Sunshine Records |
Early life edit
Monias was born in Cross Lake First Nation and moved to Wabowden, Manitoba at the age of 4.[1] He attended a residential school in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.[1]
Music career edit
Monias released his first album in 1979, after being discovered by Ray St. Germain.[1] The album Original Recordings included his most popular song "If I Wanted You Girl" and was followed by 21 more albums.[1] Monias received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Indigenous Music Awards.[3] He was elected into the Manitoba Aboriginal Music Hall of Fame in 2005.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Leonard Monkman (2020). "From residential school to meme king". CBC.ca. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Honouring Elvis of the North". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Musician Ernest Monias to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". The Pas Online. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Honouring Elvis of the North". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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