5 musicians with Native American roots
Some of these artists you know, others you may not.
Every November is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S. It’s a celebration of indigenous nations and cultures in what is now the United States that dates back over a century.
Some of these artists you know, others you may not.
Morin talks about growing up ‘surrounded’ by music and the “strong” Native music community in Colorado.
“I’m always working to represent Indigenous people the way we need to be represented.”
Songwriters get their ideas in many ways, including from actual events.
There’s a musical connection, too, for more than one of the artists.
For Native American Heritage Month, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series is highlighting indigenous artists. Watch and hear the music of several artists.
Native Americans have been part of modern music history since the dawn of commercial recording.
Native Americans gave us the very first (and finest) in Americana