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In Yup’ik culture, the phrase “breaking trail” is typically used to describe exactly what Pamyua has achieved: making the way easier for those who follow.
Wade and Quintin Fernandez’s sound knows no genre, only the freedom that comes from sharing a genuine love for the land, animals, and people.
The Gaudry Boys—brothers Dylan, Ryan, and Zachary—first played music together as children over twenty years ago.
A striking blend of the traditional and contemporary, the Zuni Olla Maidens bring dance, song, and pottery to audiences across the American Southwest and beyond.
Many Indigenous musicians are shaking up the modern musical landscape.
Hailing from San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, Sara Curruchich is the first Indigenous woman to tour internationally singing in Spanish and Maya Kaqchikel.
The singers of Kontiwennenha:Wi attempt to honor Mother Earth, preserve their traditional language, and build unity among their people and respect for their culture through their music.
Hailing from Cape Breton, the band has traveled the globe showcasing Mi’kmaw culture.
The revered artist and longtime friend of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival left us on May 7.
This performance demonstrates the powerful artistry of both groups as well as the deeply felt dialogue they engage in.
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