Samian

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Samian (rapper)

Samuel Tremblay, better known by his stage name Samian (born 11 July 1983 in Pikogan, Quebec), is a Canadian rapper who performs in both French and Algonquin.

Biography

A member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation, Samian was born in Amos and grew up in the community of Pikogan in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in several other cities in the province of Quebec. His father is Québécois and his mother is Algonquin. He was first noted by participating in the Wapikoni film project in 2004 and would later perform on stage with the Quebec Rap group Loco Locass.

In 2005, Samian collaborated on several projects with Canada's National Film Board, the Department of Indian Affairs and HARRO décrochage scolaire (school dropout Network), AIDS and problems related to compulsive gambling.

In 2006, he won first prize for best music video for his clip Courage at the United Indigenous Peoples Festival in Pau, France. During this festival, he will play the first part of Florent Vollant, member of Kashtin music group. He was the first musician to sing in both French and Algonquin. He is an inspiration to many Aboriginal youth. His popularity is growing since his revelation to the Festival Voix d'Amérique (America's Voices Festival).