Ila Barker Email & Phone Number

Ila Barker is of mixed Anishinaabe and settler heritage with roots running deep in the prairies, bringing a rich history and texture to her crafts. Primarily she works in the music industry as a recording artist, songwriter and performer. She is also a beadwork artist working with a combination of flat stitch and brick-stitch fringe styles of beading. Having started her career organically, Ila keeps roots in the community by offering and participating in artistic and professional development workshops and local art initiatives. She created and facilitates a nationally-funded music workshop program called AIRsessions, which primarily hires local Indigenous artists, and delivers mentorship to youth ages 13-25. During the school year she works with Indigenous youth in Cree communities in northern Quebec, teaching songwriting and music production.In February of 2020 Ila released the “Let Go” single, an atmospheric and stripped down collaboration with UK based artist Milan André that was recorded off the floor in one take in the northern Cree nation of Nemaska, Quebec. “Let Go” landed on the National Indigenous Music Countdown, and climbed up the charts for three months straight hitting the top 15. Ila's first full length album is set to be released fall 2022.Ila first got her start when she was awarded first place in the NCI Jam in 2011 for her original song “The Tree Song”. In 2013 Ila released her debut self-titled EP which continues to be heard on radio and satellite stations across North America. Her songs "Home" and "Complete" charted on the Indigenous Music Countdown and both hit the #1 spot quickly.

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