Mali Obomsawin

Mali Obomsawin is a bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and composer. She is a citizen of Odanak First Nation. Across mediums, Obomsawin’s bold artistry challenges the complacency of our times with lush, bombastic, and at times haunting compositions. An international touring artist and celebrated accompanist, her current projects include her eponymous experimental ensemble, the rock band Deerlady, and the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band. Obomsawin's expansive artistic practice models the complexity of 21st century Indigenous art. Mali has been blessed to study and perform with notable musicians including Esperanza Spalding, Raven Chacon, Taylor Ho Bynum, Dave Holland, Angelica Sanchez, Kris Davis, Billy Hart, Jeff Parker, Peter Apfelbaum, Craig Harris, Bill Cole, Althea Sully-Cole, Tomas Fujiwara, Mike Formanek, and others.