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The Music Maker editon of Native America Calling is a monthly show featuring music and conversation with Native artists in all genres....Powow to punk and all points in between. Score a CD by the featured artist by being one of the first ten callers to make a comment on the air.
Music Maker 2008
2007,2006,2005, 2004
Friday, January 4, 2008 – Music Maker: Cheryl Bear: (Listen)
Cheryl Bear of the Bear Clan of the Nadleh Whut’en First Nation of British Columbia, takes the blues to the road in her latest CD “The Good Road.” The 2007 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards winner tells stories about historical pain and injustices, laughter and joy, faith and good old fashioned storytelling. With her powerful voice and a blues twang she ventures into stories that may be unspoken but are needed to be heard. Other songs on the CD help us to relate to the fun side of Native culture. Join us as we visit with our Music Maker of the Month Cheryl Bear.
Monday, February 11, 2008 – The Native Grammy:
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This weekend the Grammy’s announced to the world the group or artist chosen for this year’s Best Native American Album. We will have the winner ready to share their story and their music. This year’s contenders bring traditional sounds of the pow wow drum, the flute and traditional chants to the forefront. The nominees include Black Lodge for “Watch This Dancer”; Davis Mitchell for “The Ballad of Old Times”; Walter Ahhaitty & Friends for “Oklahoma Style”; Johnny Whitehorse (aka Robert Mirabal) for “Totemic Flute Chants”; and R. Carlos Nakai for “Reconnections.” And the winner is…..Robert Mirabal, who is our guest from Taos Pueblo.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 – Music Maker: Ethnic De Generation: (listen)
Some music sounds best when it’s played loud and hard, especially when it’s time to rock out. Not for the tender ear, Ethnic De Generation’s debut album “Blood Land ” falls in line with their high energy and aggressive metal performance that has touched many audiences over the years. How has their music opened the doors for iron Natives? What is the spirit behind aggressive metal music? Guests are lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Crawley (Navajo/Osage) and bass player Terrill Redhouse (Navajo).
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 – Music Maker: Stoney Creek : (listen)
If you have already broken out the duct tape to repair your suitcase or last season’s busted drumstick, then perhaps you’re ready for powwow season. Revved up and ready to roll are the Stoney Creek Singers, who are sending out the vibes with their latest release “Powwow Trail Blazin’.” This east-of-the-Mississippi group has made the trip to many tribal nations to share their songs over the past 15 years and they are gaining more notoriety with each beat. Guests include Marty Richardson (Haliwa-Saponi) Drum Keeper /Co-Manager and Sandon Jacobs (Waccamaw-Siouan) Co-Manager/ singer.
Thursday, June 12, 2008 – Music Maker: Samantha Crain: (listen)
From the Oklahoma-born and bred singer/songwriter Samantha Crain (Choctaw), comes “The Confiscation,” a collection of short stories in the form of song. This musical novella tells a story of redemption and betrayal. Crain has recorded a unique and haunting set of songs that evokes a traditional folk sound. Only 21 years old, her songwriting is beyond her years, and her lyrics of disaster and despair coexist peacefully with anthems of community and reconciliation. While each narrative on this EP is of a different voice, they all relate, as do the people involved. Join us and meet our Music Maker of the Month.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 – Music Maker: McClellan, Robedeaux and Stoner: (listen)
Jeff McClellan, Kyle Robedeaux and Brian Stoner have once again joined together to give thanks to all of those who have brought the Peyote Way to their life, through song. In their latest release, “Blessings,” the Peyote songs from the Southern Plains continue to carry on a strong Native tradition while providing encouragement on one's own journey. Through the rhythms of water drum and gourd, the center of their singing is firmly rooted in the spiritual traditions of the Native American Church. Guests are Jeff McClellan (Sac & Fox/Ioway), Kyle Robedeaux (Otoe/Seminole) and Brian Stoner (Ponca/Cherokee of Oklahoma).
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – Music Maker: Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate: (listen)
The works of Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaahaaha’ Tate were performed by the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Symphony Chorus. It marks the first time a major American symphony orchestra and an American Indian composer have collaborated to record and release orchestral works. The CD is divided into two sets of compositions: Tracing Mississippi, a concerto for flute and orchestra is a remembrance of the Chickasaw people’s old country and Iholba’, written for flute, orchestra and chorus is a full scale sonic tour-de-force. How are traditional folk melodies being integrated into today’s classical music?
Friday, September 12, 2008 – Music Maker: Joy Harjo: (listen)
Joy Harjo (Muscogee) is back with a new album titled “Winding Through the Milky Way.” She mixes Native rhythm, her distinctive vocal style, and tight instrumental sound for an exciting new journey through time and space. The talented singer, songwriter, saxophone player, poet and author will join us in-studio to provide insight about her new work, chat with listeners and give us all a ride on the paths that take us on a trip through the Milky Way. We’ll talk with her about that faint band of light in the night sky, sorrow, ancient ones, destiny and of course, joy.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 – Music Maker : Snowbird Singers : (listen)
The snowbird is known as a tough little bird that stays in a group and braves the long cold northern winters. Rarely is a lone snowbird ever seen. And that is just the spirit that brings unity to the Snowbird Singers and their latest release “Manidou Wabanaisee” (Spirit of the Snowbirds). Together, women from several Native nations meet at the drum to sing about peace, strength and Mother Earth. Their music provides support in their triumphs and challenges. Guests are Mae Pego (Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi) founder/singer, and Beatrice Jackson (Tlingit) singer/advisor.
Friday, November 14, 2008 – Music Maker: Gabriel Ayala: (listen)
Breaking stereotypes in this day and age is nothing new for Native artists. One Yaqui artist is using classical guitar to make his statement to break away. His latest CD titled “Portraits” lets his fingers do the singing with the sounds of flamenco and skillful guitar compositions. Ayala credits his ability to make the guitar come alive to many hours of practice and perseverance. What are the challenges of breaking through a musical genre rarely visited by Native Musicians? Join us as we visit with our Music Maker of the Month Gabriel Ayala (Yaqui).
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