Native America Calling

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)

Monday, November 17, 2014 – Rebel Music

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MTV World recently premiered an episode of Rebel Music focusing on Native America. The series focuses on musicians who use their craft to raise awareness about social issues. We’ll get the story behind the episode and speak with some of the musicians, artists and a journalist featured in the show.

Guests:

Billy Luther (Navajo/Hopi/Laguna Pueblo) – co-director of the episode Rebel Music: Native America

Inez Jasper (Sto:lo/Ojibwa/Métis) – artist

Simon Moya-Smith (Oglala Lakota) – correspondent with Indian Country Today Media Network

Mike “Witko” Cliff (Oglala Lakota) – hip-hop and street artist 

Frank Waln  (Sičháŋǧu Lakota) – artist from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe

Nataanii Means (Oglala Lakota/Dine/Omaha) – hip-hop artist

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