iskwē says making her new album was a 'gut-wrenching roller coaster ride'

The Cree Métis singer-songwriter iskwē is back with her first solo album since 2019, titled nīna. On the record, she channels her feelings of heartbreak, remorse, self-doubt, isolation and resilience. iskwē joins Tom to share how an extended trip to Mexico served as much-needed creative inspiration, what it was like working with Grammy-nominated producer Damian Taylor, and why she feels that this record is a journey back to herself.
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[@CargoChuck]

Wow, what a great guest she is. I'm definitely going to check her music out.

[@jennpidgeon5559]

I 💖 q... and Iskwe... Tom is the best host! Let us bump this algorithm....🎶🎶🎶

[@duarteestelita7257]

I dont remember the 1st show I saw ..but it was a Long(!) time ago.... (was it Fiona Apple??) . I can't remember how the heck I stopped watching, either..
I'm glad I returned.
What a brilliant show.. It's so hard to catch a sub-par one..
Thank you so much,
What a wonderful conversation.
Kudos from Portugal