Adrian Sutherland is a roots-rocker-with-heart from Attawapiskat in Ontario’s Far North. His melding of roots, rock, folk, and blues creates a signature sound and style all his own, drawing inspiration from his life, the land, and his Cree language and culture.
Adrian earned JUNO nominations in 2022 and 2025. His sophomore solo album PRECIOUS DIAMONDS was named one of the ‘Top 100 Albums of 2024’ by CKUA Radio. It features two songs in Cree, with lead single Notawe (Father) one of CBC Music's ‘Top 100 Songs of 2023’.
Adrian recently released his first book with Penguin Random House Canada. The Work of Our Hands: A Cree Meditation on the Real World was published on December 30, 2025.
One of the only professional recording artists who lives in an isolated fly-in community, Adrian carries first-hand insight and perspective on many of today’s most important issues facing First Nations. During this time of reconciliation he is hopeful for Canadians to walk together in love and respect.