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It can be a big leap to show that special someone how deep your affection runs or to ask to share a life together. On this Valentine’s Day we explore showing these desires through song. Some Native nations simply call them courting songs and they are often played on the Native American flute. They’re meant to express deep emotions. We’ll hear how different nations turn to songs to start and build strong unions.
Guests:
Jay Old Mouse (Northern Cheyenne) – Native American flute maker & player
Melvin Young Bear (Oglala Lakota) – educator and singer with Porcupine Singers
Aaron White (Ute/Navajo) – musician and Native American flute player
Marilyn White (Navajo)
Roman Arona (Apache/Pueblo/Yaqui) – performing artist and Native American flute Player
Break 1 music: A Warrior’s Love Song (song) Aaron White (artist) Moonlight Love Songs (album)
Break 2 music: Nitsimos (song) Shakti Hayes (artist) Touchwood Hills (album)
