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How Indigenous Music Impacts Modern Genres

Season 1 Episode 2 | 10m 59s

Despite what popular Western culture may have you thinking, the sound of Indigenous communities isn’t limited to flutes and Tom-tom drums! Indigenous music also permeates dubstep, jazz, and death metal. Aspects of traditional Native sound make up the heartbeat of rock’n’roll. Our host Cheyenne Bearfoot explains how Indigenous music extends through every modern genre.

Aired: 01/04/24
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We are celebrating the power, stories, & brilliance of Indigenous women in film.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Indigenous knowledge and storytelling.
Cheyenne Bearfoot delves into the healing power of laughter within Native cultures.
Explore Indigenous food sovereignty with Cheyenne Bearfoot & Chef Crystal Wahpepah.
We are celebrating the power, stories, & brilliance of Indigenous women in film.
Join host Cheyenne Bearfoot on Sovereign Innovations as she uncovers a profound legacy.
Indigenous architecture and how it continues to inspire.
Discover how Indigenous innovation and technology allows Indigenous communities to survive