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With a mix of spoken word and jazzy soul sounds, Muscogee Creek Nation musician Joy Harjo might make listeners want to dance to her new album “I Pray for My Enemies”. But her creations are also meant to make people think and feel. Harjo, the nation’s first Native American Poet Laureate, features words in her Muscogee language layered with graceful jazz. And listeners are treated to her inviting saxophone sounds. Our April Music Maker is a celebration of the music and poetry of Joy Harjo.
Break 1 music: Running (song) Joy Harjo (artist) I Pray for My Enemies (album)
Break 2 music: Blokétu Čháŋ Ȟtayétu (song) Alex Firethunder (artist) Love for the Land (album)
This is Poetry Month, and her contribution will be well received!
What a wonderful way to begin this day. Joy’s music continues to deepen and widen….let’s dance! Her new album is her best thus far!
it was a captivating episode! thank you for sharing.