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Dirt roads, rural life, horses, and heartbreak. Those are words that might conjure one aspect of Native American living. They also describe some of the driving themes of country music. The simple lyrics and twangy guitar riffs definitely have their place in the hearts of Native American listeners. We bring together Native musicians rooted in these tunes to find out what it is about trucks, boots, jeans and hard living that makes people want to sing along. How do you connect to country music?
Guests:
Nate Chester (Navajo) -music director for KTNN radio and a member of the Country Music Association
Tracy Bone (Ojibwe) – multi-award winning country recording artist
Wayne Garner (Cherokee) – singer songwriter
Kimberley Dawn (Metis Cree) – singer
Break Music: Tender Side (song) Crystal Shawanda (artist) Dawn Of A New Day (album)
