Indigenous Live Music Picks October 20-23, 2011

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As the cold autumn winds start sweeping across Turtle Island, it's a good time to gather inside and listen to RPM's Top 6 Indigenous live music picks for this weekend.

Derek Miller October  20 - iNative Fest presents Mohawk blues artist Derek Miller at the Tattoo Rock Parlour, Toronto, ON. More info: facebook.com

Raincity Rap: The History of Hip Hop in Vancouver October 21 - JB the First Lady and Discreet Da Chosen 1  are part of this forum bringing together key players in the development of Vancouver’s hip hop scene at Moberly Arts & Culture Centre, Vancouver, BC. More info: facebook.com

Pura Fé October 21 - founding member of Ulali performs her blend of blues and jazz at Walter Hall, University of Toronto, ON. More info: events.utoronto.ca

The Beat Featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie October 22 - imagineNATIVE presents a night of Indigenous musical talent featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie with guests Sean Conway and Lena Recollet. More info: imaginenative.org

The Snake Oil Salesmen October 21 - The lads are going to rock and groove at The Mercury Cafe, Regina, SK. facebook.com

Jason Burnstick and Ann Vriend October 21 - The double-bill features two performers that were well received at this year's Harrison Festival of the Arts, Jason Burnstick and Ann Vriend. More info: harrisonfestival.com/events