Blackbraid is the black metal project of Sgah'gahsowáh (pronunciation: SKA-Gah-SoW-Ah), from the depths of the wilderness of the American Adirondack Mountains.

Blackbraid's music is influenced by the natural forces of the land around us, all-consuming emotions of anger and sadness and the deep spirituality of Sgah'gahsowáh, a Native American who grew up in the mountains. As Blackbraid, he honours the land of the Mohawk, which inspires his music, and as a proud independent artist, he shows an inspiring path to indigenous people and underground musicians worldwide.

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