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Trailblazing Indigenous cellist Cris Derksen has died
Like many of you, we here at Roots Music Canada are devastated by the news that trailblazing Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen has died at the age of 45 after a motor vehicle collision Saturday in northern Alberta, reportedly after the funeral of her late father. Cris’ agency, AIM, confirmed the terrible news Sunday morning. “It is with profound, shattering sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of our dear friend, client, and visionary artist, Cris Derksen, following a car accident yesterday,” AIM wrote in a statement on Facebook.