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Dear Eagle & Hawk fans, friends, and the greater community,
We release Great Divide, our latest song and video, in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement as one of the millions lending their voice to end racism.
On May 25, 2020, we witnessed another senseless murder of a Black man in the United States at the hands of police. This devastating loss prompted an uprising of voices crying out for change across the US and around the world. The Black Lives Matter movement has not only garnered attention for racial inequities in policing but also led Americans and global communities to acknowledge that racism continues on a deep, systemic level across numerous institutions.
In the midst of these protests, we felt the time was now for this song to carry its message and speak to the Great Divide we are feeling. It is our hope that this song inspires further awareness and understanding.
We are releasing this song and video as a reflection of our thoughts and feelings on the societal crisis unfolding before our eyes.
The final sentiment of the song, you’ll hear the lyrics, “got to stop the great divide, come a little closer”. We hope this track leaves you with the sentiment that the divide between us must not grow deeper. The work must be done together. We believe this work can start with a song or a conversation and move from relationships to communities to the our interconnected global consciousness.
You can listen to the Great Divide everywhere you stream music and in our support to the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we are donating 100% of all BandCamp and iTunes sales of Great Divide to Black Lives Matter global network.
Buy the Great Divide on Bandcamp.
Buy the Great Divide on iTunes.
Make a donation directly to Black Lives Matter.
Sincerely,
Vince
Vince Fontaine
Eagle & Hawk
Eagle & Hawk is a Canadian Indigenous alt-rock band based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bringing energy, spirit, and commitment to the stage, the band delivers catchy and infectious songs that draw in a wide demographic of Indigenous and non-Indigenous music fans. Their signature style of lyrics, hooks and melodies often peeks through the lens of Indigenous stories, voices and imagery earning them recognition across Canada. With more than 35 award wins and 75 nominations across North America, Eagle & Hawk has been a part of the country’s musical fabric for more than 20 years.
With nine studio albums released since 1998, the band has performed across Europe, the United States and Canada with highlight career performances at New Orleans Jazz Fest, Summer Fest, Canada Day on Parliament Hill, Aboriginal Day Live, many Indigenous communities, performances with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and numerous televised appearances including the Indspire Awards (NAAA), APTN Main Stage, Canada AM and CBC The National to name a few.
The Eagle & Hawk band includes founding member Vince Fontaine(guitar),Jay Bodner (lead vocals, guitar), Lawrence Spatch Mulhall (bass), and Rich Reid(drums). Featured guests include Ray Coco Stevenson (traditional Indigenous vocals), Pamela Davis (vocals), and Neewa Mason (vocals).
