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Our Black and Indigenous ancestors speak and sing through us.

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ROOTZ
Words and music by Shelley Hamilton

I’m ain’t putting on no airs Can’t help it if I walk with flair Ain’t about the clothes I wear I’m more than what you see
Got a strong pedigree
Motherly fatherly guiding me
Oh family can you feel me, feel me
Flowing deep into the waters of who I be And as I name it, I’m gonna claim it
Gonna claim these rootz, these rootz, these rootz Fed by the power of knowing
These rootz, these rootz, these rootz
And our stories keep growing
Nah nah nah....
Different trees standing side by side Branches and rootz intertwine
A strength no one divides Generations can see
Hear the wind in my branches sing strong Hear the truth in your daughter’s song Ancestors hear me, hear me, hear me
Flowing deep into the waters of who I be And as I name it, I’m gonna claim it
Gonna claim these rootz, these rootz, these rootz Fed by the power of knowing
These rootz, these rootz, these rootz And our stories keep growing
Nah nah nah....
Flowing deep into the waters of who I be And as I name it, I’m gonna claim it
Gonna claim these rootz, these rootz these rootz Fed by the power of knowing
These rootz, these rootz, these rootz
And our stories keep growing
Nah nah nah....

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from Constitution, released April 25, 2019
Shelley Hamilton - Lead vocals, Backing vocals, Ukulele
Sugar Plum Croxen - Backing vocals, Drums
Ken Whiteley - Vibraphone, Guitar, Bass

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The Afro-Métis Nation Ontario

George Elliott Clarke, O.C., has served as Poet Laureate of Parliament and Poet Laureate of Toronto. Shelley Hamilton is a two-time winner of the ANSMA 'Artist of the Year' Award. Russ Kelley and Chris White are performing songwriters and recording artists. 'Sugar Plum' Croxen has performed and toured since his teens. These artists honour their Black and Indigenous ancestors though this work. ... more

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