Native America Calling

Friday, September 25, 2015 – September Music Maker: Fawn Wood

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Native recording artist Fawn Wood (Cree/Salish) is known for her inspirational harmonies. For years she’s shared her voice on the powwow trail and in the places closest to her cultures and traditions. Fawn comes from a strong singing family and has extended an invitation to other powerful voices to join her on her latest album “Kikāwiynaw,” which translates to “our mother.” It’s a mix of round dance, hand game and traditional rhythms. Some of the extra voices on this 13-song collection include Randy, Raven and Cindy Jim Wood. In this hour, we hear more about this project and why Fawn continues to bring attention to the strength of Indigenous women across our Native Nations.

Follow on social media with the hashtag: #FawnWoodSings

Break Music: It’s Our Arbor Tonight (song) Fawn Wood Featuring Kevin Yazzie (artist) Kikāwiynaw (album)

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 – Marc Brown and the Blues Crew

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This month Native blues will ricochet out of Studio 49 as the Marc Brown and the Blues Crew join our Native airwaves. “Still Got the Blues” is the 12th album released by the band’s front man Marc Brown, a Koyukon Athabaskan from the Huslia Tribe musician. This collection of music is a solid invitation to the dancefloor for any blues lover. We invite you to get down with us and our August Music Maker.

Follow this conversation with our hashtag: #NATIVEblues

Break Music: Nulato (song) Marc Brown and the Blues Crew (artist) Still Got the Blues (album)

Monday, July 13, 2015 – July Music Maker: Native Roots

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The band Native Roots started bringing the sound of reggae to Native Nations in 1997. The group has since released several albums full of songs connected to Native life and culture. Join us as we welcome them back to our Native airwaves to talk about the band’s latest release “Most High.” This album features the traditional Native Roots sound that many have grown to love over the years as well as, guest voices from Indigenous artists from North America and New Zealand. We invite you to tune in as we hear more about this collection and speak with some Native Roots band members.

Follow this conversation with our hashtag: #NativeReggae

Find Native Roots on social media: 

Twitter: @nativerootsband

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nativerootsfanpage?fref=ts

Guests:

Break Music:  Rasta Warrior (song), Native Roots (artist), Most High (album)

Friday, July 10, 2015 – **Encore: Let’s Electric 49**

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Today we close down the phone lines and bring you an electrifying mix of songs to get you up and get moving. In this encore broadcast, we hear from Native artists from Canada, the U.S. and New Zealand. These tunes are guaranteed to help you tear up the dance floor. Join us for a prerecorded edition of Native America Calling as we give you our version of an Electric 49 featuring Native recording artists.

Featured artists:

Inez Jasper

Indian Nick aka Silver Jackson aka Nicholas Galanin

Tribe Called Red

Dallas Archand

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tumivut

Quese IMC

Iskwe

Joey Stylez

Mika

Lightningcloud

Astronomar

Thursday, May 14, 2015 – May Music Maker: Delbert Anderson Trio

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This month, we let the music of the Delbert Anderson Trio whisk us away. This group features Navajo musician Delbert Anderson and was born from a love of jazz music and need to jam. Their album, titled “Manitou,” highlights the trio’s ability to stretch music to create a big sound. Echoes of Native culture are heard in some of the compositions, as well as some pretty funky beats. We invite you to join us for our May Music Maker edition as we visit with the Delbert Anderson Trio.

Follow this conversation with the hashtag: #DATnativeJAZZ

Break Music: Groove Warrior (song) Delbert Anderson Trio (artist) Manitou (album)

Friday, April 24, 2015 – **Prerecorded** Indigenous Reggae Rhythms (Part II): Turtle Island

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Today we pick back up on our Indigenous reggae journey. This time we hear from Native music makers from North America like Casper, Quese IMC and the band Native Roots. Over the years, these Native reggae musicians have joined us in Studio 49 to talk about their connection to reggae music. In this prerecorded edition of Native America Calling, we take a look back at two decades of Native broadcasting and the influence reggae music has had on our tribal nations.

 

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If you’d like to c heck out Indigenous Reggae Rhythms Part I: Hawaii and New Zealand from March 30, 2015 click below:

Friday, April 10, 2015 – April Music Maker: Karina Moeller

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The soulful music of Inuit singer Karina Moeller is one way to jump into spring. Many people know her as one of the voices of the funk-inspired group Pamyua. Her new album “Simplify” puts the spotlight on her voice and musical ability, including her songwriting skills. The 12-track CD includes the sound of her loved ones and her Inuit culture. There are also gracefully constructed songs that are sure to feed any listener’s thirst for a little Indigenous R&B. We invite you to join us as we open our hour to Karina Moeller, our April Music Maker.

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Break Music: Inuk (song) Karina Moeller (artist) Simplify (album)

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

 

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

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