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Semiah performing her unreleased original, I Cry the Same, at Viva Sounds Festival’s showcase at Andra Långgatans Skivhandel in Göteburg, Sweden, wearing a BuckRALPH BRETZER down Boys hoodie styled by Donika Stonefish.
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Semiah, Six Nations based pop-electronic singer and songwriter, completed her first international showcase at Viva Sounds Festival in Göteborg, Sweden. She performed several sets: a high-energy clubstage show followed by a stripped-down acoustic performance. The contrasting sets showcased the Mohawk-Turtle Clan artist’s range and prepped festival attendees for her
next genre-blending number that mixed Semiah’s iconic pop, acoustic ballads on piano, guitar, and hand drum, and sharp K-pop-inspired dance breaks. Women in Music Canada selected Semiah to be part of its Curated Canadian Showcase, where she shared the stage with Maggie Powless-Lynes. Semiah told the Two Row Times this event was special since she was able to share a stage with Maggie, her onkyátshi, [Kanien’kéha for best friend], who has been playing with her since her first show.
"Maggie is Mohawk-Wolf Clan," said Semiah. "I think it is so powerful for the world to see two Haudenosaunee women on stage proudly sharing their voice, gifts, and where they come from,” she said. “Being invited by Women in Music Canada for my first international showcase means everything,” Semiah told the Two Row Times. “I was filled with a mix of excitement, dread, and imposter syndrome going out there, but the amount of love I received from everyone was so motivating, and I now feel
like I am more confident in my craft and am so excited to hit the ground running in 2026.” Semiah opens for acclaimed Indigenous artist and JUNO Award winner for Best Alternative Album of the Year, Aysanabee, on Dec 7 at Bridgeworks in Hamilton. Semiah wanted to showcase artists and designers from her home. So she wore a hoodie by Bucktown Boys and was styled by Indigenous stylist Donika Stonefish. Her vocal technique is rooted in home—shaped by Haudenosaunee social
songs and the tonal qualities she grew up around. Representing her home of Six Nations to the best of her ability, Semiah said that momentum is rising quickly as she gets ready to release the final song from her sophomore EP, LVR GRL. The track releases Dec. 5. To pre-save the song, visit https://awal. ffm.to/ded2me. “I love Sweden. Let’s just say we ate a lot of reindeer,” she said. Semiah can be found at @thebabyaunty on social media.
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