“THE PRINCESS OF THE MÉTIS FIDDLE”
Darla, an accomplished musician from Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, has spent two decades sharing her passion for traditional Métis fiddle music. Recognized for her vibrant style, heartfelt compositions, and knack for making people want to dance, Darla has toured and collaborated with various bands and artists across different genres, including Celtic Folk Rock, World music, Blues,and Country. Today, she continues to create music, act, and bring people together through the joy of dance, culture, and celebration. Darla’s strong connection to her heritage and her ability to unite people through her performances showcase the transformative power of music, transcending barriers and fostering harmony in an often disconnected world.
Notable Performances
Edmonton Folk Music Festival – 2017, 2023
Okimaw Awards – Edmonton, AB – 2023
Servus Heritage Festival – Edmonton, AB 2010-2011, 2013, 2023
Taste of Edmonton – 2017
The Festival of Stars – Bashaw, AB 2009, 2010 & 2014
Mardi Gras – New Orleans, LA 2013
Capital Ex (Klondike Days) – Edmonton, AB 2008, 2009 & 2013
Great Blue Heron Music Festival – Sherman, NY 2012
Newport Celtic Rock Festival – Newport, RI 2012
South Buffalo Irish Festival – Buffalo, NY 2012
The Esquao Awards – Edmonton, AB 2009 & 2011
International Métis Festival – International Peace Gardens, ND 2011
Calvin Vollrath Annual CD Release Gala – Fort Saskatchewan, AB 2010 & 2011 Back to Batoche Days – Batoche, SK 2006 – 2010
Me to We Youth Leadership Conference – Cold Lake, AB 2009
The International Polar Year Launch – Ottawa, ON 2007
Artists Opened For:
Gary Allan
The Road Hammers
Ashley MacIsaac
Susan Aglukark
Eileen Ivers
Brandi Carlisle
Shawn Desmond
Media
Underground Radio C – 2024
CFWE – 2023
CJWE – 2023
“Strings With a Dream” – APTN 2012
Global Edmonton 2009-2011
CBC Radio – 2009-2011
“The Mix” – APTN 2009
Big Dog 103.5 – Newcap Radio 2009
Discography/Recordings/Film
Bowing to Tradition, 2008
From Feel to Flare, 2009
“Dancing Along” Album “Do You Wanna?”, 2023- Trent Agecoutay
WT Goodspirit 2024
Awards
MSGC Arts & Culture 2023
Nominee and finalist for the Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards – Culture and Heritage 2011
The Young Woman of Vision Award – Grant MacEwan University, 2010
The Aboriginal Youth Female Role Model Award – CNFC, 2008
Video LINK
https://www.facebook.com/570736218/videos/177408555420287/
Artist Medium(s)
Fiddle Player, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actress, Model
