Cris Derksen | |
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| Born | ca. 1981 Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | Cree, Canadian |
| Education | Bachelor of Music |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Website | http://crisderksen.com |
Cris Derksen is a two-spirit Juno Award–nominated Cree cellist from Northern Alberta, Canada. Derksen is known for her unique musical sound which blends classical music with traditional Indigenous music. Her music is often described as "electronic cello" or classical traditional fusion.[1]