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DARKSPARK
Canada
Приєднався 9 чер 2017
Founded by two musicians, Darkspark is a collective of culturally diverse recording artists, educators, music producers, photographers and filmmakers who recognize the potential of young people to be both present-day and future leaders. We harness pop culture as a catalyst for positive change, working together with youth to address challenging social problems through digital storytelling, experiential education, and song.
Their work earned them an invitation to the Inaugural Obama Foundation Summit and has been recognized by global leaders including Red Cross and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which awarded Darkspark an Intercultural Innovation Award in 2019.
Their work earned them an invitation to the Inaugural Obama Foundation Summit and has been recognized by global leaders including Red Cross and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which awarded Darkspark an Intercultural Innovation Award in 2019.
Meet VERSIONS Fellow: Nia Simone
Nia Simone is fueled by a passion for raising awareness about pressing issues such as climate change, violence, and poverty. With a unique fusion of R&B, blues, and neo soul, she harnesses the power of music to shine a light on contemporary inequities.
Inspired by her parents’ activism and the legacy of their record label, War Records Escape Mode Studios, Nia embarked on her musical journey at a young age, recording her first hit, “Over the Rainbow,” at just ten years old. Since then, she has remained committed to creating music that is both socially conscious and soul-stirring, determined to lead by example with strength and grace.
Nia believes in the transformative potential of music, viewing it as a catalyst for both change and healing. Her music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, UA-cam, and SoundCloud and her performances can be seen on her social channels @Nia7simone7.
Inspired by her parents’ activism and the legacy of their record label, War Records Escape Mode Studios, Nia embarked on her musical journey at a young age, recording her first hit, “Over the Rainbow,” at just ten years old. Since then, she has remained committed to creating music that is both socially conscious and soul-stirring, determined to lead by example with strength and grace.
Nia believes in the transformative potential of music, viewing it as a catalyst for both change and healing. Her music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, UA-cam, and SoundCloud and her performances can be seen on her social channels @Nia7simone7.
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Meet VERSIONS Fellow: Siibii
Переглядів 182 години тому
At 1.5M streams across all platforms, queer, non-binary, Indigenous pop singer/songwriter, Siibii’s messages within their debut EP For Those I Love(d) (released under their former performance name, Angel Baribeau) continue to ring loud and clear. With stunning vocals to amplify vulnerable and honest lyrics, Siibii’s debut project flows forth with a wisdom-rife, intimate vulnerability cascading ...
Nia Simone - Wake Up Spirit (Lyric Video)
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Nia Simone - Wake Up Spirit (Lyric Video)
Meet VERSIONS Fellow: Victoria Ibek
Переглядів 2514 годин тому
Victoria Ibek is a Nigerian-American artist and storyteller who combines electronic beats with soulful pop ballads. She began creating music at the age of eleven through experimentation with apps and performing at school. Victoria’s storytelling skills use lighthearted imagery to connect with her audience. By creating songs about her hopes and experiences, Victoria creates a sense of euphoria a...
Victoria Ibek - Lucky (Lyric Video)
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Victoria Ibek is a Nigerian-American artist and storyteller who combines electronic beats with soulful pop ballads. She began creating music at the age of eleven through experimentation with apps and performing at school. Victoria’s storytelling skills use lighthearted imagery to connect with her audience. By creating songs about her hopes and experiences, Victoria creates a sense of euphoria a...
Meet VERSIONS Fellow: KHAN KHALII
Переглядів 4014 днів тому
Khan Khalii, is a singer-songwriter and music producer from Pretoria, South Africa. Khan harnesses music to articulate her life experiences and narrate stories shared by loved ones. Born in Tongaat, KwaZulu Natal and raised in Pretoria, Khan draws most of her musical inspiration and sense of identity from both of these areas. From performing her most popular songs (“Isono,” “Sunshine,” and “Let...
Meet VERSIONS Fellow: Lex MD
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Hailing from Portmore, Jamaica, Alex “Lex MD” Anderson draws inspiration from both local and international musical influences, with a particular reverence for the legendary Bob Marley. Embracing a music-based version of the Hippocratic oath, Lex MD's "Music Oath" pledges to honor the legacy of his predecessors and promote knowledge, positivity, and fundamental goodness. Lex launched his artisti...
What is a Version?
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What Is a Version? Well, we asked our Jamaican Artist Mentors and a few Cultural Icons to answer that very question....unsurprisingly, everyone had their own VERSION of a response. Special thanks to: Sean Paul, Mutabaruka, Dr. Carolyn Cooper, JLL, Aza Lineage & Gabre Selassie.
DARKSPARK | Throw Down Your Arms Trailer
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DARKSPARK | Throw Down Your Arms Trailer
Four Directions Vol. 1 - Waiting For Change (Attawapiskat, ON)
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Four Directions Vol. 1 - Waiting For Change (Attawapiskat, ON)
Four Directions Vol 1 - Taught By The Best (Rankin Inlet, NU)
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Four Directions Vol 1 - Taught By The Best (Rankin Inlet, NU)
Four Directions Vol 1 - Follow (Winnipeg, MB)
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Four Directions Vol 1 - Follow (Winnipeg, MB)
DARKSPARK | Four Directions - Rankin Inlet, NU
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DARKSPARK | Four Directions - Rankin Inlet, NU
DARKSPARK | Four Directions - Winnipeg, MB
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DARKSPARK | Four Directions - Winnipeg, MB
DARKSPARK | Four Directions - Comox Valley, BC
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DARKSPARK | Four Directions - Comox Valley, BC
Wow, I am in awe. Such perseverance in this story. What a beautiful soul. I'm sure we're looking at a future superstar here. Time to wake up spirit!!!
Agreed!! ❤👏👏
The metamorphosis of pain to power is so heavy here 🔋
Pain to Power!! So true...love that. Both Nia and Siibii are incredible people committed to making the world better! We adore them both.
🎤🎶🎤🎶 fire 🔥 you rode on this beat 🚙 💨 love the touch of Cree, your ancestors jam to your music 🎶
I am absolutely stunned by this, I love it very much. Thank you Mel & D’Ari & Darkspark team for all the hard work put into these projects 🙏🏽 👑
Darkspark Loves you Nia. Congrats 👏👏
Deep <3 <3 <3🌊🌊🌊
Thank you 🙏🏽
Yesss Nia👏👏👏🎬🎵🔥
Thank you 😊 ❤
Agreed Yinga! Big Yessssss to both Nia and Siibii and all of you for that matter!!
Hi everyone thanks for watching follow me @nia7simone #versions #darkspark 💜
Beautiful girl ❤
She’s so talented, OMG
This project changed my Life and mindset...... ⚡⚡⚡glad to have been part of the CLASS OF 2020
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We play ball no fussin no fighting ! #VERSIONS
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This song is beautiful and she is laying it down too i love this ❤
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Nice Musik 🥰
Great work, thank you! A terrific recording by the youth of Rankin. Bravo!
This video is good! Thank you for providing this opportunity.
Social meat eater stay off it and come next to me the deliveror
Amen brother ❤
Thank you Sean very True stay Away from Social media ☺️
Did Sean Paul tell people to touch grass
Lol😂😂😂😂😂 love the analogy...😂Mother earth , you are right and I love it
Yeah, sometimes you just need to go outside and touch the grass
Very noce jamal
Very nice wany
So true
Sp king bang bang bang😎💥
Hay I'm Gilles I'm grade 6 Now
Hi it’s my kylie flett
Me to I'm grade 6 I'm Gilles xd
Oh my Goodness - SO glad I found this today - a couple years later, as I meandered down the trails of a CSSE conference! But still, what a phenomenal treasure!! Can I share it with my future students? Congrats Tim and -- wow!! to all the Lake Trail students for this potent, impactful, beautiful and necessary video!! Grateful!
Much love to the north ❤
Nice I'm from here in rankin too cool I watched it again
That's my old classmates some of them from grade 4