Native America Calling

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)

Thursday, December 25, 2014 – **Pre-recorded** 2014 Music Maker in Review

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Today we will hear from the Native musicians who brought their work to Studio 49 and Native America during the past year. Our monthly Music Maker programs are a great way to keep up with the Native music scene. In 2014, we connected with 12 musicians whose songs and albums ranged from contemporary to traditional. Which Native musicians influenced you this year? What is it about their songs that makes you want to come back and listen again and again? Today we invite you to join us as we revisit the words and sounds that rang loud from our electronic talking circle during our 2014 Music Maker shows.

 

Break Music: Christmas Time (single) Keith Secola & Wild Band of Indians (artist)

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)

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