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Awakeneers concert on Cortes Island ‘a homecoming’

Six musicians pose at the seashore holding their instruments.
The Awakeneers consist of a father and three sons as well as two sisters from another family. Photo courtesy of the Awakeneers.
Anastasia Avvakumova - CKTZ - Cortes Island • BC | 12-12-2022
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This Friday, Dec. 16th, the Awakeneers will play their first indoor concert on Cortes Island in nearly three years.

Four people sit around a computer with many musical instruments surrounding them.

Robert, Erica, Frances and Immanuel during the CKTZ interview. Photo courtesy of the Awakeneers.

Four members of the ensemble — Robert McKenty, Erica Giannone, Francis McKenty and Immanuel McKenty — spoke about their long and storied history with this island's community, the many channels where listeners can find their music including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube, as well as why they make their recordings freely available for download through their website and proprietary app.

The other two members are Rose Giannone and Isa McKenty.

Many of the songs they are preparing for Friday's show are brand new, including the two clips which can be heard in the interview.

Listen to the full conversation with the Awakeneers below:

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