Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg writer, musician, and scholar, celebrated for her powerful work combining Indigenous storytelling, decolonial politics, and poetic songwriting. Her music blends indie folk, spoken word, and ambient soundscapes, offering a deeply personal and political expression of Indigenous identity and resistance. Albums like Theory of Ice and f(l)ight showcase her unique ability to weave Anishinaabe language and thought into compelling lyrical forms, often in collaboration with other Indigenous artists.

In addition to her music, Simpson is also a prominent author and academic, whose work spans multiple genres including fiction, poetry, and political critique. Her storytelling projects, such as Islands of Decolonial Love and The Gift Is in the Making, have earned critical acclaim for their fusion of song, story, and Indigenous knowledge. Whether on the page or in the studio, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson uses art as a form of activism, centering Indigenous resurgence and nationhood with an unmistakably original voice.

Genres

Spoken Word

Native American Music

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Latest Release

Murder Of Crows

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Single - Released September 5, 2025