Native America Calling

Monday, March 30, 2015 – **Pre-recorded** Indigenous Reggae Rhythms (Part I): Hawaii & New Zealand

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Today we start a journey through the sounds of Indigenous reggae that’s pumped out of Studio 49 over the past 20 years of our show. This hour, we do a little island-hopping to put the spotlight on Indigenous reggae from Hawaii, New Zealand and other locations. If your ears perk up when you hear the sweet sounds of Indigenous island style of reggae, we have a treat for you on this pre-recorded edition of Native America Calling.

Break Music:  Under The Mango Tree (song) B.E.T. (artist) Big Every Time (album)

Monday, March 30, 2015 – **Pre-recorded** Indigenous Reggae Rhythms (Part I): Hawaii & New Zealand

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Today we start a journey through the sounds of Indigenous reggae that’s pumped out of Studio 49 over the past 20 years of our show. This hour, we do a little island-hopping to put the spotlight on Indigenous reggae from Hawaii, New Zealand and other locations. If your ears perk up when you hear the sweet sounds of Indigenous island style of reggae, we have a treat for you on this pre-recorded edition of Native America Calling.

 

Monday, March 16, 2015 – The Impact of Indigenous Music

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Indigenous music and musicians have a special place in our tribal societies. These music makers also understand it is important to share their words and sounds beyond tribal borders. This year the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival will bring several Indigenous musicians to its stages. As these musical ambassadors prepare to share their music with a diverse audience, we bring part of this year’s Indigenous lineup to our electronic talking circle. How can sharing Indigenous music in venues across the country help our tribal nations?

Guests:

Sihasin band members Jeneda and Clayson Benally (Diné)

Scotti and Juliana Brown Eyes-Clifford from Pine Ridge’s Scatter Their Own

 

Sihasin Video

 

Break Music: Mean Things (song) Sihasin (artist) Never Surrender (album)

Thursday, March 12, 2015 – March Music Maker: Cary Morin

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Crow Nation recording artist Cary Morin is back with his third solo release, “Tiny Town.” He’s bringing a lot of blues and soul in his 14-track album. He’s noted for his enthusiastic picking styles and narrative lyrics. We invite you to join us as we put the musical spotlight on our latest Music Maker on Native America Calling.

Break Music: When the Levee Breaks (song) Cary Morin (artist) Tiny Town (album)

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – February Music Maker: Sister Says

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Siblings Gillian and Robert Thompson (Haida and Tsimshian) make music a family affair. Once again, their soulful group Sister Says tempts audiences to take a deep look at life and love in their latest album “Heart Placement.” The Canadian duo out of Vancouver, British Columbia grew up with various musical influences and you can hear it in their new 12-track album full of pop, jazz rock and soul sounds. We invite you to join us for our February Music Maker – Sister Says.

Break Music: Heart Placement (song) Sister Says (artist) Heart Placement (album)

Friday, January 16, 2015 – Music Maker: R. Carlos Nakai

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Native recording artist R. Carlos Nakai (Navajo/Ute) has shared his captivating sounds with the world for decades, including the beauty of the Native flute. His music has also connected listeners to Native American culture and tradition. This month we lend an ear to a special reissue of his number one #1 selling album, “Canyon Trilogy Deluxe Platinum Edition,” which includes never released tracks. We invite you to join us as we visit with R. Carlos Nakai – our January 2014 Music Maker on Native America Calling.

Break Music: Mysteries Past (Song) Canyon Trilogy Deluxe Platinum Edition (album) R. Carlos Nakai (artist)

Wednesday, January 7, 2015 – Top Musical Hits of 2014

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In recent weeks, there were a lot of countdowns across the country. You may have heard about top news stories of 2014 or best books of the year. Today we will share some top songs last year. What made your top ten list? We welcome your nominations from Native and non-Native artists. Was this a big year for you and your favorite Native artist? If you keep track of artists on the powwow trail, who were the top drums that put out an album in 2014? Join our conversation as we listen to some tracks that helped make 2014 a memorable year in music.

Break Music: Rolling Stone (song) Burning Sky (artist) A Simple Man (album)

Monday, December 22, 2014 – Native American Holiday Music    

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Today we listen to holiday music from across our Native Nations. Holiday music often fills stores and radio stations before Thanksgiving and continues through December. Have you heard “Joy to the World” in Navajo? Or what about Randall Paskemin’s weasels singing a Christmas song?  What is your favorite Native Holiday song? Would you like to hear more Native holiday music each season? On this show we’ll share Native American holiday music and good wishes for the holiday.

Guests:

Yaqui musician Gabriel Ayala.

Break Music: Jingle Bells (song) Carol Adams (artist) Heart Beat Of The Holiday Season (album)

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 – Classical Music

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Many people think Native American music is just drums, flutes and rattles. But Native musicians find their musical calling in all kinds of instruments, even brass, wind or string instruments. Some artists are performing classical music in symphonies, orchestras and solo concerts. Are you a classical music fan? Have you ever studied or played classical music? Join us for a conversation with Native musicians.

Guests:

Jerome Jim (Navajo)

Brent Michael Davids (Mohican)

Rhonda Head (Opaskwayak Cree Nation)

Jerod Tate (Chickasaw)

Break Music: Henri Dutilleux (song) Jerome Jim (artist) Sometimes I Dream (album)

Thursday, December 4, 2014 – December Music Maker: John-Carlos Perea

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Native Americans have really made a splash on the contemporary music scene,  including the world of jazz. For over a decade GRAMMY winning recording artist John-Carlos Perea (Mescalero Apache/Chicano) has created music that not only blends music styles but instruments and sounds from Native American culture like the cedar flute and powwow singing. We invite you to join our conversation about his new album, “Creation Story” on our December Music Maker edition of Native America Calling.

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