Edzi’u - Potlatch in the Box (2023)

“As a meditative beat and ambient synths slowly drift past, spoken-word samples alternate with Edzi’u’s soaring, sublime vocals to create a multi-dimensional, multi-faceted work that is simultaneously cinematic and anthemic, thought-provoking and compelling, topical and timeless.”

Edzi’u unveiled their second album, Potlatch In The Box. The album draws inspiration from the Canadian ban on the Potlatch and how it affected their ancestors’ tradition and culture.

Edzi’u is a Tahltan and Tlingit artist based in Vancouver, Canada on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. An innovative songwriter and composer who paints stories of the past, present, and future with textures, elder’s stories, words, and their ethereal voice – their new album Potlatch In The Box is a stunning showcase of that artistic vision. Being rich in culture, full of passion and spirit, the power behind their use of sound goes deep within the listener, inspiring them to be bold and genuine, while living fully within their hearts.

Drawing inspiration from their roots and their experiences Edzi’u weaves together a tapestry of sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The album features a diverse array of tracks, from the hypnotic first single “Warrior Song” to the pulsing “Raven Clan Welcome” – they shine a light on the wrongs of the past and the present, including Canada’s ban on the Potlatch, and how it affected their ancestor’s traditions, culture and world. That being said, there is a balance in the new music – a hope – one that shines with their rich, soulful vocals that have a style (and sound) like no other.