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2026-03-2758 min

2026-03-2758 min

2026-03-0958 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Shawn Michael PerryAfter a summer off to attend to the massively successful launch The Mainstream with Brett Maybee, it feels great to kick off a brand new season of Gaënö’! Nya:wëh to everyone for your continued support! It’s with great pleasure that we kick things off with Shawn Michael Perry (Mayan Decent Mestizo and probably African as well*). Shawn’s an accomplished singer/songwriter, actor, educator and consultant. On the screen he’s been featured in Last of the Mohicans, Star Trek the Next Generation, Dr Quinn Medicine Woman just to name...

2023-10-0257 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'JC Campbell- LatelyHailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, J.C. Campbell grew up in a musically diverse household. “Growing up with a father who sang the blues and a mother who loved classic soul and country, it seemed as if JC was predestined for a life making music.” While his first few albums had more of a traditional country vibe, his new album, Lately, has him creating songs that reflect his various musical influences. Produced by Marc Marilainen of Nadjiwan, his “old school recording approach and love of vintage gear is the foundation of the records warm sound.” Enjoy! https://www.thatjcguy...

2022-05-3157 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Def-i & Ariano In the Mean TimeDef-i (Christopher Mike-Bidtah, Dine) and Ariano (SoCal) have been both making music for the last 2 decades. Together they form a duo that brings communities together, continues to make waves and shines a light on real issues. Their latest collection of catchy beats and rhymes, In the Mean Time, is an album guaranteed to make you sing along and provides a breath of fresh air during these turbulent times. In the Mean Time is their fourth collaboration and will soon be followed up by a remix of the album, set to be released on June 3rd. Join us for a...

2022-05-2357 min

Toasted Sister Podcast E77: Brett Maybee – “Dare to imagine”In this episode, I talk with Brett Maybee (Seneca) about corn, corn soup, corn wheels, radio stuff, music and then space-time. Brett is the host and producer of Gaënö', a weekly radio program about Native music. His work is fascinating and the passion he has for uplifting Native talent and intelligence on air is inspiring. Also mentioned in this show: Gaënö' (gaenomusic.fm), Native Voice One (NV1.org), NativeAmericaCalling.com

2022-05-141h 04 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'December Winds On Sacred GroundAtisaktonkie, Mohawk, has been recording as December Wind since 1999. They hit the ground running with their debut album, Sacred Voices. However, greater success and Atisaktonkie’s 2 Native American Music Awards came after disbanding the original lineup and refocusing the vision of the project. December Wind has recently released a couple of singles, including On Sacred Ground (ft Annie Humphrey) and Imma Big Boy (ft Keith Secola) and their upcoming full length album, Hoka, is produced by Secola as well. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation on the power of music as medicine. Enjoy!

2022-05-0958 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Melody McArthurs KizmetMelody McArthur, originally from Treaty 8 Territory in Canada, has been establishing a fast paced music career in Edmonton, Alberta. Since 2018 she’s already released 4 full length albums, has had 9 singles appear on the Indigenous Music Countdown and is currently nominated for five awards at this year's Native American Music Awards! This week, Gaënö’ welcomes Melody to discuss her work with music and education and we’ll be listening to tracks from her latest album, Kizmet (2022). Enjoy! https://melodymcarthurmusic.comhttps://nativeartistdirectory.comPlaylist ...

2022-05-021h 01 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Jir Anderson- Native Guitars TourJir Anderson, Cochiti Pueblo, has been making music for most of his life. In addition to being a talented singer songwriter and master bluesman, he’s also the founder of the Native Guitars Tour. What started as humble show in 2007, the NGT has grown into a full scale production, combining music and fashion for a weekend of world class entertainment. Today, we’ll be taking a listen to Jir’s 2016, The Pueblo and tracks from a few of the incredible performers at the 2022 Native Guitars Tour happening this week in Albuquerque. Enjoy!https://www.nativeguitarstour.comhttp...

2022-04-2557 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Paul Steward of Twice as GoodPaul Steward, Pomo, along with his father Rich, are fast approaching 20 years as the earth quakin’, booty shakin’, award winning blues band Twice as Good. In addition to discussing their latest album, Double Down, Paul joins me this week to discuss his new solo career, upcoming collaborations and the expansion of the Twice as Good name. Enjoy! https://paul2xg.comhttps://twiceasgood.org/homehttps://nativeartistdirectory.com/Playlist01- Paul Steward- Thats Where You Are02- Twice as Good- I’m Placing My Bet

2022-04-1856 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Elexa Dawson's New Song(s)Elexa Dawson, Potawatomi, was born and raised in Oklahoma but moved to Kansas in 2006 and has been there ever since. She’s involved with a number of bands including Weda Skirts, and Heyleon; a band described as a “cross pollination of established musicians.” Nominated at this years Native American Music Awards, our conversation ranges from talking about these projects to a shared love of sustainable agriculture, and we also discuss Elexa’s solo music including her latest single, Mother (ft Stanley Hotel). Enjoy!https://elexa.bandcamp.comhttps://elexadawson.com

2022-04-111h 00 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Micki Free's Turquoise BlueMicki Free’s life is the stuff of legends. As a young teenager, he saw Jimi Hendrix live and immediately knew what he wanted to do in life. Years later, after opening up for Kiss, Gene Simmons declared “you’re gonna be a star.” As a member of Shalamar he scored a Grammy with “Don’t Get Stopped in Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills Cop 1984), which led him to hanging out with Prince as described in a famous Chappelle Show skit. We talk about all this and so much more but I’ll be the first to admit… all that doesn’t even scr...

2022-03-2857 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Bebe Buckskin's Captain MedicineBebe Buckskin, Cree/Métis, currently resides in Calgary, Alberta but has big plans for 2022. After recording her debut album, Captain Medicine (2021) at a legendary recording studio in Alabama, she’s gearing up to take her soulful act on the road. Tune in to hear all about Bebe Buckskins journey thus far. Enjoy! https://bebebuckskin.comPlaylist01- Bebe Buckskin- Alley Cat02- Bebe Buckskin- Swamp Shuffle03- Shelley Morning Song- Quiet Place04- Shawnee Kish...

2022-03-2156 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Neon Nativez RezilienceKrieg Benally (Navajo/San Carlos Apache) has been making music since 2007 but things really started to take off after forming Neon Nativez in 2015. Their video remix of A Tribe Called Red’s, Burn Your Village to the Ground has millions of views on Youtube and helped to forge a path for success in the electronic music scene. This week, Krieg joins me to discuss his latest album, Rezilience (2022), how electronic music helps him to live life in Hózhó (beauty and balance) and future plans… Neon Nativez is scheduled to perform at this years Gathering of the Nations Powwow and 202...

2022-03-1457 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Ombigiizi's Sewn Back TogetherGaënö’ Ombigiizi Anishinaabe musicians, Adam Sturgeon and Daniel Monkman have already had tremendous solo success. Monkman with his band Zoon and Sturgeon with Status/Non Status. Together they form the Indigenous supergroup, Ombigiizi. In our chat we discuss indigenous futurisms, how they came to record their album, Sewn Back Together with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene at the Tragically Hips recording studio, Bathouse and so much more. Enjoy. https://ombiigizi.bandcamp.com/album/sewn-back-togetherhttps://nativeartistdirectory.comPlaylist01- Ombigiizi- Cherry Coke

2022-03-0757 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Mimi O'BonsawinMimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki & Francophone) has been releasing music since 2015. She’s a long time friend and returning guest to Gaënö’. Last year, I had her on to discuss her award winning EP, Elle Danse (2020), an album that was also included on many curated playlists, including Apple Music, Amazon and Spotify. Today, I welcome Mimi back to the show to talk about her latest release, a collection of ethereal instrumentals called Fiddleheads and Ferns (2022). http://www.mimi.cahttps://nativeartistdirectory.comPlaylist ...

2022-02-2157 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'JUQWanbli Ceya (Oglala Lakota) is a multi award winning artist who records as JUQ. They have not one, but two mixtapes nominated at this years Native American Music Awards (Nya & Yamni). JUQ, who openly lives a bisexual/polyamorous lifestyle strongly feels that discussions about decolonization shouldn’t be afraid to include the topics of love and sexuality. So in celebration of Valentines Day, we’re going to do just that! Tune in for an insightful chat about JUQ’s nominated albums and their latest singles, Frybread Booty, Mere Den and Rock. https://linktr.ee/wanblice...

2022-02-1459 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'NimkishThe Vancouver-based marvel-in-the-making is fearless in her lyricism, confronting anti-Indigenous racism and colonial violence alongside other hard subjects like anxiety, grief and heartache. She released her first album, Heartbreak on the Coast in 2019. Today we discuss her latest album, Damage Control. The album was written and recorded in 2020, a year that caused so many to endure grief and loss. For Nimkish, grief was particularly sharp, having just lost her father, to whom she credits her musical interest. Each song on Damage Control documents a coping mechanism; the album is a map for moving through pain.

2022-02-0756 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Sunburnt StoneSunburnt Stone (Dine) out of Albuquerque, New Mexico are messengers from the rock gods that rock and roll is still very much alive. Founding members Andrew Wilson and Daryl Young started Sunburnt Stone in 2015 but have been playing together in various projects for the last 2 decades. This week is a double feature as we discuss the bands debut album, El Navaho and their brand new release, 5th World. Enjoy http://www.sunburntstone.comPlaylist01- Sunburnt Stone- 4 Korners02- Sunburnt Stone- Every Single Second03- Blackfire- C...

2022-01-3158 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Ansley Simpsons Spirit to SoarAnsley Simpson, Anishinaabe, first wowed listeners in 2017 with the release of her excellent debut album, Breakwall. In the years since, she’s refined her songwriting and production skills by releasing more singles and contributing to her sister Leannes album, Theory of Ice. A new full length album, She Fell From the Sky, is slated for release in the spring of 2022 but today we’re discussing her score for the documentary, Spirit to Soar by investigative journalist, Tanya Talaga. As stated on the films website, it’s the heartbreaking “story of seven First Nations high school students who had either died or...

2022-01-241h 00 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Portals with Keith SecolaKeith Secola (Ojibwe) is a gentleman and a scholar. He’s a 7 time Native American Music Award winning artist who’s twice performed at the Olympics. Keith’s music has provided the soundtrack for a PBS documentary (Homeland) and he’s collaborated with Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead and John Densmore of the Doors. This week Brett sits down with Keith and they discuss his newest album, Portals, his upcoming collaboration with December Wind and NDN Karz, the Playing for Change edition. Enjoy!Playlist https://secola.com

2022-01-1057 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Khu.éex'Khu.éex is an innovative band of musicians, storytellers, activists and artists based out of the pacific northwest featuring members of the Tlingit, Haida and Blackfoot Nations. Formed in 2013 after a chance meeting between Tlingit artist Preston Singletary and the legendary Bernie Worrell (1944-2016), the band continues to expertly weave elements of the traditional and contemporary in new and exciting ways. Khu.éex’ newest album Wooch is the final record made with material that Bernie recorded before his passing, thus providing a bookend to “the Bernie Years”. This week Brett sits down with founding member and guitarist Rob Ludgate for a gre...

2022-01-0657 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Ha'degaënögeh- 2021 End of Year Review2021 was a huge year for Gaënö’, and its all thanks to a lot of great people. First, I’m grateful for all the artists who joined me on the show for its first year of syndication. A special Nya:wëh goes out to Joanne Shenandoah, Silver Wolf Band, PJ Vegas, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Innastate, Sebastian Gaskin, GR Gritt, Jayli Wolf, Ya Tseen, Leela Gilday, Nadjiwan, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Steven Rushingwind, Willie Dunn (son Lawrence), Qacung, Sihasin, Shelley Morningsong, Cody Blackbird, StenJoddi, Russell Wallace, Opliam, Kaeley Jade Mato Wayuhi, Bazille. Phyllis Sinclair, Indian City, Anyma, Digawolf. We:so’ Nya:wëh to a...

2021-12-2957 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'2021 Holiday ExtravaganzaGaënö’ Holiday Extravaganza Hard to believe it’s already that time of year. However you celebrate this holiday season, may you and your family celebrate with love and laughter. In addition to spinning some of my favorite classics, I was also able to bring on the best NDN Santa my budget could buy: Santee from the North. You are hereby cordially invited to gather the family ‘round the ole radio for a truly rezzy xmas special. Happy Holidays! Playlist01- Saali- It’s...

2021-12-201h 01 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Joanne Shenandoah Tribute (Extended)Joanne Shenandoah, Wolf Clan, Oneida, stepped off this earth November 22, 2021, following a long illness. She takes her place among the other celestial bodies where she’ll continue her work of connecting the past to present and present to future…After walking away from a prestigious career as a computer programmer, Joanne dedicated her life to educating people around the world about the rich traditions of the Haudenosaunee peoples through songwriting and storytelling. She blazed the trail for an entire generation of Indigenous artists and her passing signifies the end of an important chapter in the...

2021-12-171h 02 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Joanne Shenandoah Special TributeJoanne Shenandoah, Wolf Clan, Oneida, stepped off this earth November 22, 2021, following a long illness. She takes her place among the other celestial bodies where she’ll continue her work of connecting the past to present and present to future…After walking away from a prestigious career as a computer programmer, Joanne dedicated her life to educating people around the world about the rich traditions of the Haudenosaunee peoples through songwriting and storytelling. She blazed the trail for an entire generation of Indigenous artists and her passing signifies the end of an important chapter in the...

2021-12-1757 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Indian CityVince Fontaine, Ojibwe, was already an established, award winning artist with his band, Eagle and Hawk before forming the music collective, Indian City nearly 10 years ago. Indian City’s new album, Code Red imagines a post covid world…one where we emerge a renewed people. A world where we live in greater balance with each other and our natural environment. Also in our conversation..You heard it here first- be on the look out for the Red Thunder Bird tour.. Coming to a rez near you. http://www.indiancity.caPlaylist...

2021-12-0356 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Phyllis Sinclair and the Dancing Northern LightsThrough story and song, Phyllis Sinclair, Cree, has a gift for transporting the listener to a magical place. A place where there’s no separation between the land, culture, people.. the past and the present. You might remember the international headlines (November 4th) about the vibrant light show with the northern lights. That otherworldly display happened a few short hours after we discussed the significance of these lights to her people and now, thanks to Phyllis, my relationship of them will be forever changed as well. We’ll be listening to tracks from Phyllis’s latest album, Ghost Bones. Enjoy...

2021-11-2056 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Matters of the Mind with BazilleTalon Bazille Ducheneaux, who performs unde r the name Bazille is Crow Creek and Cheyenne River Sioux in South Dakota. Not only is he a talented songwriter, producer, lyricist, rapper and author, he can also add a degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania to his already impressive resume. He’s released roughly 20 albums including the mind bending trilogy, Traveling the Multiverse with Iktomi, parts 1-3. Today we’re discussing two of his most recent works, Ghost Plant (released October 24, 2021) and the recently remastered Horror Bop Vol. 1. https://www.baztk.com

2021-11-1156 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Anymas DebutThis weeks featured artist is Anyma, from the Wendat Nation. Hailing from Wendake in Quebec, Anyma is a new face on the scene with her first EP, Humans. Born of a musician father (who was also a cultural chief of her village) and a dancer/choreographer mother, Anyma, expertly weaves the different aspects of her artistic upbringing in new and exciting ways. Her song, If God Had a Boat has already been streamed over 100k times and is a top 40 hit on the Indigenous Music Countdown. https://www.anymamusic.comPlaylist

2021-11-0556 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'To the Far North with DigawolfLike most musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, Diga has been locked away in his studio with his computer and guitar, devoid of a live audience. Stemming from this period of isolation is a unique album that stretches song into ballad and guitar riff into an instrumental exploration. As soon as he was able, he brought the band together, to start recording this Covidian epoch. Diga invites you on a journey through Canada’s North with his poetic prose and distinctive growling voice.https://digawolf.comPlaylist 01- Digawolf- High Arctic 02- Digawolf- Cabi...

2021-10-2956 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Mato Wayuhi's ZuyaWith Mato Wayuhi (Lakota), music spoke to him at a young age. In 4th grade, he was the kid rapping the morning announcements and lunch menu at school. Traditional culture played a huge role in his upbringing, as did the music of Green Day and Jay Z. While attending the University of Southern California, Mato released his first two albums, Part Time Indian and Scatterbrain. He also graduated with a degree in Cinema & Media Studies. 2020 was a game changing year for the young songwriter as he was chosen to score the music for the FX/ Hulu hit, Reservation Dogs...

2021-10-2156 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Indigenous Peoples Day SpecialIndigenous Peoples Day Special For this special edition of Gaënö’, I wanted to shake things up a little. In some ways, I approached this episode as the complimentary pair to my International Women’s Day special back in the spring with the amazingly talented Joanne Shenandoah. This time around, while discussing Indigenous Peoples Day, I wanted to talk with a few of the older brothers in my community. Todays featured guests are Dr Jason Corwin, Deer Clan, Seneca Nation and Dennis Bowen, Bear Clan, Seneca Nation. But in reality, this episode is dedicated to all...

2021-10-111h 08 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Kaeley JadeHailing from Edmonton, Alberta, Metis singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade has been wowing audiences since the age of 9. She’s performed at a multitude of venues, including an appearance as a vocalist for the Edmonton Pops Orchestra. She’s composed music for several theatre and film productions and in 2020 released her debut EP, Years Ago.. Her single, Highway 16 made it to the top 10 on the Indigenous Music Countdown and today we discuss all of this, her new single, Painless and what’s coming next for this talented artist. https://kaeleyjade.com...

2021-09-2057 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'OPLIAMLiam McDonald of Kanienkeha:ka’ descent has been recording as Opliam since 2015. A talented multi-instrumentalist “whose music crosses all musical boundaries….Opliam has toured internationally, playing shows in Australia and New Zealand.” In addition to discussing Opliams latest album, What Symbol Represents a Spirit, we talk about the bands plans to get back on the road and Liams first book deal with Penguin Random House. https://opliammusic.com01- OPLIAM- NDN Boy Blues02- OPLIAM- Lungs on Fire03- Calma Carmona- Fever04- Robbie Robertson- Dead End Kid05- OPL...

2021-09-151h 00 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Russell WallaceRussell Wallace of the Lil’wat Nation has been artistically active for nearly 40 years. He got his start in radio in 1983 and since then has composed soundtracks for film, television, theatre/dance productions across the US and Canada. He’s written poetry, short fiction and of course is a producer of fine albums. His latest release, Unceded Tongues, is his first album written almost exclusively in St’át’imc… In our chat we discuss reclaiming languages, lands and indigenous contributions to modern music. 01- Russell Wallace- The Water Will Cleanse Me02- Russell Wallace- I Rise0...

2021-09-1056 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'StenJoddi aka Punkin LustyAfter going viral as Punkin Lusty on the Hulu/FX smash hit Reservation Dogs, you might think StenJoddi is an overnight success, but he’s been at it for well over a decade. He’s won a few Native American Music Awards, is an accomplished tattoo artist and most importantly (unlike his TV counterpart) has done it all while being a dedicated and loving husband and father. Our conversation for this weeks episode just might be my most important interview yet. *extended interview http://www.tattoomuzik.com/Playlist01 StenJoddi- All I Know...

2021-08-311h 11 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Cody BlackbirdOriginally from Anchorage, Alaska, Blackbird is a 5X Native American Music Award Winning Band that fuses Native American flute and contemporary rock into a genre they self classify as "Alter-Native" Rock. Co-Founded by Cody Blackbird who has been referred to as one of the top Native American Flutist touring today (Chicago Magazine) Blackbird has shared the bill with such artists as The Black Eyed Peas, John Trudell, Buffy St. Marie, Jewell, Jason Mraz and many others, The band's first two studio albums were produced by Kenny Lee Lewis of The Rock And...

2021-08-231h 02 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Shelley MorningsongShelley Morningsong (Northern Cheyenne) is a multi Native American Music Award winner. She met her husband and musical partner, Fabian Fontenelle, in 2001 while they were touring with Robert Mirabal's Music From a Painted Cave, a long running PBS special. They've been engaging audiences with their unique style ever since. "...they bring education, peace love and unity among all through their music stories and dance." In addition to discussing her latest (award winning) album, Simple Truth, we also chat about her new book, She Talks to the Animals.https://shelleymorningsongonline.com01- Shelley Morningsong- I Wanta L...

2021-08-1858 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'The Brother/Sister Monster Slayer Duo: SihasinHaving the Diné band Sihasin on Gaënö' has been a yearly summer tradition since 2017. Very few people I've encountered are able to live in two worlds and naturally and profoundly as Jeneda and Clayson Benally. This time around we discuss their latest single, "We the People", a song that was commissioned for the American Music Abroad Program. We also chat about their work with Jackson Browne and so much more! sihasin.comPlaylistSihasin- Strong TogetherSihasin- Scorched EarthElemantra- Sun HugsDark Water Rising- Brown SkinSihasin- We...

2021-08-1156 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'QacungStephen Qacung Blanchett is a Yupik artist from Alaska who’s been Indigifying the music scene with his brother Phillip, and longtime friend Ossie for nearly 3 decades as Pamyua. They’re a globally renowned, award winning band who’s sound is best described as “inuit Soul Music” or tribal funk. In early July 2021, Qacung released his first solo album called Miu. It’s an album featuring a lot of outstanding collaborations and one you can just press play on and let go. https://qacung.com/

2021-08-0256 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Willie Dunn Leading the Waywas a Mi’k maq musician/activist who, at one time in Canada, was considered the most dangerous man with a guitar. His was a life of epic proportions. Legend has it that in the early 1970’s he turned down a recording contract with Columbia Records because they wanted him to set aside his Indian activism. Whats certain is that his refusal to do so resulted in the same kind of blacklisting that many of his contemporaries faced, including Buffy Sainte Marie. Sadly, in 2013 he passed away one week shy of his 72nd birthday but his music is now more...

2021-07-1957 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Honor the ChildrenThe recent discovery of 215 remains at the Kamloops Residential School in Canada sparked an international conversation about the enduring horrors of the residential boarding schools. A few weeks later, when an additional 751 children were discovered on a school’s grounds in Saskatoon, it quickly became apparent to non indigenous people what was common knowledge in Indigenous communities all along; that graveyards on “Indian School” grounds was a common sight. In the U.S., Denise Lajimodiere of the National Native American Boarding School Coalition released a non exhaustive list of 365 such schools that operated in the United States...

2021-07-1258 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Steven RushingwindAlthough he’s played music for the majority of his life, being a career musician came about by accident. Already an accomplished sculptor and painter, Steve's neighbor, a music producer, heard him playing the Native flute and asked if he’d be interested in recording. Although initially reluctant, he’s since recorded 10 albums, won 3 Native American Music Awards and touring is now just another normal part of his routine. He has solo releases, CDs with his good friend Michael Mucklow and now he’s back with the 2nd album with the Native Groove Band. https://www.stevenrush...

2021-07-0556 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Mimi O'BonsawinMimi O’Bonsawin (Abenaki) is an old soul who creates textures and rhythms for you to get lost in. Her latest album, Elle Danse, is her first fully self produced album. It made ELMNT FM’s 10 best albums of 2020 and it doesn’t take long to understand why. http://www.mimi.caMimi O’Bonsawin- Courage (Elle Danse)Mimi O’Bonsawin- Porte Bonheur (Elle Danse)Dejo- Georgie Burned the Crops Cindy Paul- The Man I Raised (The Flight)Mimi O’Bonsawin- Tug of War (Elle Danse)The Cody Blackbird Band- I Know (The Re...

2021-07-0556 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'NadjiwanNadjiwan- Marc Merilainen (Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation) has been recording as Nadjiwan for the last 30 years. Never content with following any one formula, he’s always seeking to push his art into new and exciting realms. That philosophy has never been more apparent as it is on Nadjiwans latest album, Star Nation. Inspired by the traditional stories of star people he grew up hearing, and fueled by his love of science fiction and the Flash Gordon soundtrack, Star Nation is a space rock opera for the ages that is sure to entertain the entire family. ...

2021-06-2156 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Please Allow Me to Introduce MyselfEarly this last Sunday afternoon, I got into a really deep conversation with my wife, Jade, about various topics, but most of all, dreams, and the traditions born of them. After feeling energized from our talk, it hit me that I need to shake things up a little bit this week. I was starting to feel a little too predictable with the show, so I decided to take a detour... In part, as an exercise in fluidity, but also with a sudden feeling of needing to introduce myself to my new listeners..

2021-06-141h 05 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Leela Gilday- North Star CallingLeela Gilday, Dene, from the Northwest Territories of Canada creates music that’s as breathtaking as the landscape she’s clearly deeply connected to on her Juno winning album, North Star Calling. Released just in time for a world in desperate need of deep healing, the 10 songs on this album are a great companion to bring with you as you continue on your journey. In light of the 215 children found buried on the Kamloops Residential School grounds, we discuss intergenerational pain and trauma, reclaiming traditions as radical acts of love and so much more. ht...

2021-06-0756 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Ya Tseen- Be AliveNicholas Galanin, Tlingit and Unungax, is quite possibly one of the most important artists presently on the scene. Living in Sitka, Alaska, he’s a constant force of creativity. If he’s not helping Indigenous Nations reclaim stolen lands, he’s building a canoe or cohosting a cooking show with his parter, Merritt Johnson. His mixed media work’s represented by Peter Blum Gallery in lower Manhattan. Musically, he’s recorded as Silver Jackson and Indian Agent. His newest band with longtime Collaborator Otis Calvin iii is Ya Tseen- which means ‘be alive’ in Tlingit. They released their first album, Indian Yar...

2021-06-0157 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Jayli WolfJayli Wolf’s a Cree and Anishinaabe artist currently residing in Toronto. She and her partner Hayden left the doomsday cult they belonged to and started a band called Once a Tree, releasing their first album, Phoenix, in 2017. The bands still going strong, with plans to release a new EP soon but the focus of our conversation is centered around Jayli’s brand new solo career. In March, she released the emotionally charged- Child of the Government and quickly followed it up with Hush. Her solo debut called Wild Whisper is due out this summer. To top it all off...

2021-05-2457 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'G.R. GrittG.R. Gritt is a Juno Award winning, Two-Spirit, Transgender, Francophone, Anishinaabe/Metis artist.G.R. Gritt pulls effortlessly from the past to create soulful futurisms with their new sound that elegantly weaves the melodies using vocals, guitar and new electronic elements. They create both intimate and anthemic music that would fit in a folk club, a dance club and anywhere in between. By exploring the emotional and cultural core of their heritage as a non-binary, queer, Indigenous artist they create new space and encourage others to do the same.https://www...

2021-05-101h 03 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Sebastian GaskinNya:wëh Sgënö’ Gagwe:göh- I’m thankful you’re well! This weeks featured artist is Sebastian Gaskin (Tataskweyak Cree). He’s a talented multi-instrumentalist who’s vocal stylings have been described as “Post Malone mixed with Frank Ocean…” He’s opened for Common and T-Pain and has toured with Buffy Sainte Marie. We’ll be chatting about his career thus far and listening to his latest single, Snakehold. Also, tunes from his album, Contradictions. It’s only a matter of time until Sebastians a household name so don’t miss you out this one. Tell your friends you heard him h...

2021-05-0356 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'InnastateInnastate- Adrian Wall (Jemez Pueblo) is one of the founders of the award winning band, Innastate, from Albuquerque New Mexico. Their album, Verde (2018), helped them win the Best Debut Group at the 19th annual Native American Music Awards. With the pandemic happening shortly thereafter, the band switched gears from life on the road to working on new material (Albeit from the comfort of their own homes).. They kicked off 2021 with a new single in January, and another in February. We’ll listen to both Seeds and Light (ft Artson) plus one from Verde and one from Adrians previous band Re...

2021-04-2658 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Leanne Betasamosake SimpsonLEANNE BETASAMOSAKE SIMPSON of the Michii Saagiig Nishnaabeg, is an acclaimed scholar, author and musician. Her books challenge long standing literary conventions, as she brilliantly draws from ancient Anishnaabe oral storytelling traditions in ways that reimagines what a novel is and can be.. Among her latest books is Noopiming, a story that centers around a mythical being trapped in ice, who relies on 7 beings on the outside, each of whom make up a different faculty of the creatures body.. To further expand upon the ideas found in Noopiming, Leanne took seven of the poems from within its pages and...

2021-04-191h 00 $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'PJ VegasPJ Vegas (Yaqui) is the son of Redbone co-founder Pat Vegas. In addition to being a member of his fathers groundbreaking band, he's also collaborated with the likes of the Battiest Brothers and Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. Their collaboration on the politically charged, Stand Up/Stand N Rock won them an MTV Video Music Award in the Best Video With a Message category. His star continues to rise as he's proven himself to be a multitalented singer/songwriter and with the recent release of the Native State of Mind sample pack on Splice, he's helping to break n...

2021-04-1256 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'The Silver Wolf BandThe Silver Wolf Band features members of the Inu, Inuk and Mi'kmaq Nations. The band calls Labrador Canada home, and their music is born of the landscape that surrounds them. One of the greatest things about music created from Indigenous musicians is its ability to transport you to a specific place or time, and the Silver Wolf Band is certainly no exception. I was fortunate to catch up with the principle songwriter and frontman for the band, Jamie Jackman. We talked about the bands connection to the land of the far north and the songs on their latest a...

2021-04-0857 min $Gaënö\'$

Gaënö'Women's History Month Special: Joanne ShenandoahJoannes a Grammy winner who’s recorded 24 albums that range in style from classical and spoken word, to country and beyond.Being a matriarch in the Oneida Nations Wolf clan, Shenandoah offers unique insights into the traditions of the Haudensaunee (Iroquois) peoples which has since time immemorial held women in the highest regard. These traditional beliefs directly influenced the formation of the United States government and the freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution.In addition to songs from her latest album, Shenandoah Country, we’ll be listening to a selection from her Lifegivers album and a 1991 duet...

2021-03-1559 min

Forward - The Podcast of the Forward Thinking Chiropractic Alliance FTCA Podcast #17 - Brett Winchester DCDr. Brett Winchester lectures throughout the world, teaching his functional approach to patient care. Combining manual therapy, including joint manipulation and neuromuscular stabilization, with therapeutic exercise, Dr. Winchester effectively treats functional pathologies and acts as a catalyst for patients working to enhance their performance.Dr. Winchester is the founder of Winchester Spine & Sport located outside St. Louis, Missouri. His current appointments include:•St. Louis Cardinals Team Chiropractor•Advanced biomechanics course instructor at Logan College of Chiropractic•Instructor and board member for the Motio...

2018-04-2500 min