At 12 years old, Cree piano prodigy spreads ‘medicine’ through music

[admin]

Self-taught musician Adam Smallboy fills spaces in ‘Calgary’ with beautiful melodies, with the unwavering support of his family

On the Blackfoot Confederacy’s lands, the sun shone, and the Devonian Gardens were a quiet refuge from the wind blowing through downtown “Calgary.”

The air filled with the melody of “Golden Hour” by Jvke, a song that had made waves on TikTok, wrapping everyone in its ethereal, soulful rhythm. Each note floated softly, infusing the space with a warmth that felt like the last rays of sunlight on a spring day.

Behind the piano, fingers dancing across the keys, sat Adam Smallboy, who is now 12 years old. As he played, the world around him seemed to pause, captivated by the medicine of the moment. Watching over him adoringly were his kokum, parents, and siblings who came to support him.

“I just play piano because I like playing,” he said simply.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62HjRgdSBIA

READ MORE
https://indiginews.com/arts/at-12-years ... ough-music