Winner of the 2017 JUNO for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, Winnipeg’s William Prince is a storytelling singer-songwriter from Peguis First Nation who sidesteps clichés to create thought-provoking music that is a versatile mix of country laced with gospel and folk. His beautifully crafted songs are a testament to his finely honed musicianship and his genuine delivery acknowledges the hundreds of hours he’s spent on stage.

William’s irresistible baritone, which pays tribute to his late father Ed (himself an acclaimed gospel artist), is like a warm, comforting blanket on a cold Manitoba night. Not surprisingly, William counts Johnny Cash among his greatest musical influences.

A recent alumnus of the tri-annual Planet IndigenUS Music Festival, William was named Aboriginal Artist of the Year at the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards.

This concert is part of Canada Scene’s free Scene@6 series. Running every evening at 6:00 from July 2 to 23, the series showcases this country’s top folk, roots, world, and jazz artists in the NAC’s new Atrium.