When They Awake documents a remarkable generation of established and emerging Indigenous musicians in a moment of cultural and political resurgence. In an era of native resurgence, from Idle No More to Standing Rock, Indigenous musicians across North America are making their voices heard, and people are listening. Covering genres from Hip Hop to Rock to EDM and beyond, a whole generation of empowered musicians are channeling the pain of the past into a stirring, hopeful vision of the future. Featuring 20+ artists, including trailblazers A Tribe Called Red, Tanya Tagaq, Leela Gilday, Logan Staats, and Iskwé, When They Awake is a magnum opus documenting contemporary indigenous musicians as they transform history into compelling art.