Album Notes

ElizaBeth Hill
Songwriter / Composer / Artist / Acoustic Guitar

An accomplished writer and vocalist, you'll find the music of ElizaBeth Hill still ringing long after the last note has been sung. The roots of her music have grown in traditional country, schooled in the Nashville songwriting scene for a decade, and steeped for a lifetime in her Iroquoian culture. This makes for a unique blend of lyric and melody that entices the most critical listener.

"Her aboriginal spin on the forceful, folksy tradition suggests Buffy Sainte-Marie, but also Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell and other roots divas." Geoff Chapman, The Toronto Star

ElizaBeth has recorded two independent CD's to date, as well as having been recorded on two major releases: "Legends, I Am an Eagle" (1995 EMI/First Nations Music) and "Hearts of the Nation--Aboriginal Women's Voices In the Studio" (1999 Juno Nomination, Sweetgrass Records).
"Love That Strong" (1999 Festival Distribution) has received great acclaim while exposing the strength of heart, voice and song always experienced in her performances. Including a duet with John Hiatt on his "Thirty Years of Tears" this release was nominated for the year 2000 Juno Awards for Best Aboriginal Recording Canada.

"You'll tingle all over and the soaring voice of ElizaBeth Hill will stay with you long after its over." Toronto World Arts Scene

ElizaBeth was also nominated "Best Female Artist" and "Best Producer" in the 2001 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Her first recording "When the Spirit Moves Me" (1993 Music Masters) and its acoustic flair enriched with 3-part harmony remains a favorite receiving extensive airplay and carries the much requested "Steelworking Man".

Testimony to her versatility, you'll find ElizaBeth facilitating vocal expression in workshops for all ages, and most recently did the vocal training and coaching for the first "Aboriginal Dance Opera-Bones" which premiered in August 2001 at the Eric Harvey Theatre in Banff, Alberta. She has composed and recorded for dance theatre, art and film; is currently working on the completion of a recording project in the Mohawk language, and has written her first one-act play.

ElizaBeth's songs are candid portraits and often present her Iroquoian roots in a cultural impact of contemporary music and dry wit. Whether solo, or accompanied by cello or a three-piece ensemble, laughter and tears are common in her musical expression, and always a joy to experience. For further information and booking:

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