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In the 14th episode of the RPM Podcast, host Ostwelve speaks with two musical architects of the Mexican Indigenous revival – Yaotl of Aztlan Underground and Zero from El Vuh. On the flags of Canada and U.S.A. there’s nothing that speaks of pre-colonial times – nothing to symbolize the long history of Indigenous peoples on these lands. But look at the flag […] The post RPM Podcast #014: “Mesoamerica” appeared first on RPM.fm.

In Episode 13, RPM looks at Indigenous motherhood and music. Many nations around Turtle Island have references in their oral traditions and prophecies about the important role of the 7th Generation. This concept refers to the 7th Generation to be born after contact with European settlers and how we must live our lives in a […] The post RPM Podcast #013: “Motherhood” appeared first on RPM.fm.

In Episode 12 of the podcast, RPM looks at the Indigenous language revitalization movement. Half of the world’s languages have disappeared in the past 500 years and today another language goes extinct almost every two weeks. Indigenous languages are the ones most at risk – which has inspired Indigenous musicians to take up the struggle […] The post RPM Podcast #012: “Revitalization” appeared first on RPM.fm.

In our 11th episode, we talk with one of the hardest working musicians on Turtle Island – Mohawk blues-rocker Derek Miller. On previous episodes of the RPM podcast, we’ve heard from a wide variety of musicians from all kinds of different genres from hip-hop to country, from blues to electronica to new traditional. They’re all proud […] The post RPM Podcast #011: “Music is the Medicine” appeared first on RPM.fm.

Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island have been dancing and drumming for generations but, in the 21st century, that rhythmic spirit is finding new forms of creative expression. In our tenth episode, the powwow gets plugged in, mashed up and remixed. Our host Ostwelve asks three emerging Indigenous artists about their use and creation of electronic […] The post RPM Podcast #010: “Electric Pow Wow” appeared first on RPM.fm.

In episode nine, RPM turns up the volume on Indigenous rock music, from metal to punk. Our host Ostwelve talks with Cree/Dene vocalist and guitarist Veronica Johnny from the rock and roll couple The Johnnys about it never being too late to live your dream, and just what can be accomplished when you focus on your career; Ojibwe Wayne […] The post RPM Podcast #009: “Indigenous Rock” appeared first on RPM.fm.

In our eighth episode, the great oral tradition of our Indigenous cultures thrives in 21st century song. Here on the west coast, our traditional songs are like a cry, a prayer, or a declaration of intent. In our modern songs, storytelling also plays an important part in the expression of Indigenous people. Ostwelve talks with […] The post RPM Podcast #008: “Singer-Songwriters” appeared first on RPM.fm.

Hip-hop is one of the most popular musical genres in Indian Country. In our seventh episode, we explore why the art of hip-hop is such a strong force in Indigenous music culture. Our host Ostwelve talks with the one and only RedCloud from Huichol Nation about the shift from Indigenous artists being the “native version” […] The post RPM Podcast #007: “Native Hip-Hop” appeared first on RPM.fm.

Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca and Tuscarora. In our sixth episode we look at the music from the Six Nations. The Six Nations are a cultural and historical force. Part of that strength in the abundance of musicians who have come from this artistically concentrated area over the years. RPM talked to blues artist Murray Porter about the Native influence on blues, multi-disciplinary artist and […] The post RPM Podcast #006: “Six Nations” appeared first on RPM.fm.

Country music is undeniably huge in Indian Country. In our fifth episode we talk to three Indigenous country artists about why that is. The delightful Crystal Shawanda, an Ojibwe artist from Wikwemikong now based in Nashville, who has shot to international stardom, shares her thoughts and her brand new single, Love Enough. Up and coming artist […] The post RPM Podcast #005: “Indian Country” appeared first on RPM.fm.