Natasha Fisher
Natasha Fisher | |
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 Fisher in Thunder Bay (2016) | |
| Born | 1995 or 1996 (age 27–28) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Relatives | Classic Roots (cousin) |
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| Genres | Aboriginal-influenced electronic pop R&B |
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| Website | natashafisher |
Natasha Fisher is an aboriginal Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer from Thunder Bay, who resides in Toronto.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
Natasha Fisher was born to parents Anita and Roma Fisher, who are senior pastors at Faith City Church in Thunder Bay, where Fisher first sang as a child.[6] She began taking vocal lessons at age 14.[7] The Fishers are members of the Long Lake 58 First Nation,[7] an Ojibwe First Nation located in Northern Ontario. Natasha Fisher sometimes sings with her sister, Hannah Fisher, performing together as the Fisher Sisters.[6] Classic Roots, Fisher's cousin, is an electronica and pow wow techno musician.[6]
Career[edit]
After living in Thunder Bay until she was 18, Fisher moved to Toronto to advance her music career.[2] She describes her sound as Aboriginal-influenced electronic pop R&B.[3] She has covered different genres including hip hop and R&B.[2] She says her Ojibwe heritage is an influence for her music.[2]
In 2017, she released her original song Lie To Me off of her debut album Her.[1] The video for Lie To Me was recorded by Spun Creative and includes shots from Mount McKay and the surrounding area.[1] The album depicts a young woman moving from a familiar home town, moving to a large city, leaving all the things she knows behind.[5] A relationship breakup forms the basis of different songs on the album.[5]
Fisher has periodically toured with Classic Roots, performing at schools, and some northern Ontario First Nation communities.[6]
In October 2019 Natasha released her first single off of her debut LP "Millennial" and on December 13, 2019, Natasha released "Millennial" presented by the Ontario Arts Council. The LP contains 8 tracks and is currently available in physical format at natashafisher.com. In 2020, Natasha released 5 singles from her LP, digitally. Her release "Never Ever" was featured on thisis50.com and landed on Audiomack's RnB Trending, and Hometown Heroes: Toronto Playlist. />
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Levesque, Olivia (July 24, 2017). "YouTube star singer from Thunder Bay, Ontario draws on Ojibway heritage for debut album". CBC News. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Hay, Susan (August 21, 2017). "Singer-songwriter from Thunder Bay says her Ojibwe heritage has influenced her music". Global News. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ a b Lyzun, Kat (November 5, 2017). "Natasha Fisher: Finding Herself Away from Home". The Walleye. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Hughes, Josiah (July 12, 2017). "Natasha Fisher "Lie to Me" (ft. Nimkii)". EXCLAIM!. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Natasha Fisher Releases Debut Single "Lie To Me" featuring Nimkii". LRInspire. July 14, 2017. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Garrick, Rick (July 20, 2018). "Long Lake #58 singer to perform at Toronto Blue Jays home game". Anishinabek News. Communications Unit of the Union of Ontario Indians. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ a b Wesley, Stephanie (December 1, 2015). "Long Lake #58 sisters to perform at NAIG 2014". Wawatay News Online. Wawatay Communications Society. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.