EP 301 | Adrian Sutherland returns with Precious Diamonds (And hidden guest)

Adrian is a Traditional Knowledge Keeper for the James Bay Cree of

Attawapiskat First Nation.

It may explain why he is such a fine songwriter and storyteller. As a singer, he’s been described by producer Colin Linden as “open” sonically and spiritually.

Adrian and Colin worked together on his first album When the Magic Hits. Although “together” doesn’t quite describe their situation. Colin was in his home studio in Nashville and Adrian was in the frozen Far North in James Bay working in an old shipping container that he had turned into a studio.

For Precious Diamonds, Adrian went south to Colin’s studio in Nashville and the resulting album is now out, many months later.

Adrian takes us through a number of songs he wrote and sung. His battle finding his place in the music world. His pride in recording two songs in his native Mushkegowuk Cree.

As a surprise to Adrian, I had Colin Linden in the Zoom waiting room and he popped out at just the right time to congratulate his friend.

Adrian brought many stories and spoke his truth.