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Who can take an ancient tribal rhythm and haunting, vibrato-laced chants and blend it all seamlessly with bluesy folk rock? Who can take this spirit-infused music and deliver it with a passion that is part ceremonial and part rock & roll gusto? Art Napoleon can. It’s Napoleon's ability to bridge worlds that sets him apart from other artists. He is a disarming educator, humorist and bridge builder. Not only does he write and sing about the land, social justice, and everyday life observations but half of his songs are in the ancient Canadian tribal language of Nehiyawiwin (aka Cree). The ease with which he slides between modern singer/songwriter to traditional Cree rhythms is a marvel to behold. From insightful and clever Americana to roaring country rock, the range of Napoleon's soundscape is astonishing. Radio personality, Sir Owen Gee from Portugal Kiss FM claims Art's music as so haunting it left an impression on his soul! Doug Cox of the Vancouver Island Music Festival calls him Canada's hidden national treasure. Longevity John Faulkner of the Duncan Showroom describes Art as part storyteller, part comic, part activist and a whole lot of dry, sarcastic wit. The beauty of seeing him live is you never know what you are going to get.