Hailing from Haida Gwaii, B.C., Carsen Gray is a Haida Indigenous and mixed descent award-winning singer/songwriter.
Earlier this year Carsen released the official music video for her latest single ‘Sah ‘Laana’. The lyrics, supported by the beats of Vancouver-based producer Vago, thank God for the beauty of the land on Haida Gwaii and the blessings Carsen counts in her life, including her four-year-old son Matisse and one-year-old daughter Josette.
The accompanying music video, directed by Patrick Shannon’s InnoNative company and sponsored by the Taking It Global non-governmental organization, features visuals of Gray surrounded by nature and family.
Carsen Gray – Sah ‘Laana (Official Music Video)
Carsen’s early career took off when she became a regional finalist in the CBC 2015 Searchlight contest leading her to the creation of her debut self-titled album, released in 2017. Following the debut release of her singles, “Supernatural” and “Wanna See You” reached number one on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown.
That same year, Carsen was awarded “Best New Artist” presented by SiriusXM, at the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards. Since then Carsen has performed at National Aboriginal Day for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and JunoFest Vancouver the following year.
Photo by Liz Rosa
An unstoppable force with her soulful lyrics, captivating voice, and energetic sound, Carsen proves to be paving the way as an artist infusing Pop with Trap, Indigenous sounds, R&B and Soul.
Listen to Carsen’s music on Spotify and learn more about her here.
