Saltwater Hank is a Ts’msyen musician from Txałgiiw(aka Hartley Bay) based in Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert). The melodies are a spoonful of oolichan grease- the perfect dose of musical medicine. He connects listeners and members of his culture by reliving his heritage through the music, creating a bridge between the old and the new, and allowing present generations to experience the ancient oral traditions of his culture in a vibrant and powerful way. His stories breathe life into forgotten narratives and revive the power of the traditional language to shape a new generation of storytellers. Saltwater Hank is here to keep the art and sound of his culture alive and growing.

As a trio, Saltwater Hank delivers a raucous performance that blends the sound of Rock ‘n Roll with the melodies & rhythmic complexity of his ancestors, all with lyrics written entirely in his language, Sm’algya̱x.

Music: saltwaterhank.bandcamp.com

Video: youtu.be/B577EZtOGvE

Instagram: instagram.com/saltwaterhank

Facebook: facebook.com/saltyhank

Photo Credit: Ali Calladine