Tent Talks with Dr Stephen Backhouse

Brian Doerksen, on music, politics and his song "215"

Episode Summary

Brian Doerksen is a legendary singer-songwriter, recording artist, church music leader, and teacher. He joins the tent today to discuss politics, music and his recent song "215," a lament for the deaths of Indigenous Canadian children who lived at the country's Residential Schools.

Episode Notes

The video for the song "215" can be found here, which features numerous Canadian musicians, including Steve Bell, a former guest on the podcast. You can discover Brian's music through any streaming platform or purchase it directly through his website. You can find out more info about Cheryl Bear, who co-wrote the song with Brian, on her website.

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