Native America Calling

Sisters Kayley Inuksuk Mackay and Tiffany Kuliktana Ayalik make up the band, PIQSIK, and just released their first Christmas album, 'Quviasugvik: In Search of Harmony' (Photo: courtesy PIQSIQ).

Monday, December 23, 2019 – Native holiday music

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Musicians find inspiration in love, heartbreak and…the holidays. It’s the time of year when songs about winter, snowmen, sleigh bells and festive lights fill your playlist. Native songs celebrating the season include covers of classic holiday songs with Native instruments and languages. You don’t want to miss out on the throat-singing version of Carol of the Bells. Native musicians also compose their own originals about Christmas in the Pueblos, winter solstice and dogsled rides. We’re giving the gift of the sweet sounds Native holiday music.

Break 1 music: The Rookie Round Dance Singer (song) Randall Paskemin (artist) Christmas Cheer (album)

Break 2 music: Winter Wonderland (song) Sihasin (artist) Punk Rock Christmas (album)

Comments

  1. Winona Fetherolf says

    Thank you for this. I honor Tiffany’s insights into her culture and music. They expand my world.

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