Monday, July 4, 2016 – Native in the Spotlight: Rita Coolidge
Her voice was a frequent back-up to stars like Eric Clapton, Leon Russel and Stephen Stills. Grammy Award-winning Cherokee singer and songwriter Rita Coolidge also had solo hits like “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher” and “We’re All Alone.” Now Coolidge is out with a memoir, Delta Lady, that recalls her days with the icons of music. She’s our July Native in the Spotlight.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – Native American country music: it’s a thing
Dirt roads, rural life, horses, and heartbreak. Those are words that might conjure one aspect of Native American living. They also describe some of the driving themes of country music. We bring together Native musicians rooted in these tunes to find out what it is about trucks, boots, jeans and hard living that makes people want to sing along.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 – July Music Maker: The Jir Project Band
We welcome The Jir Project Band’s lead man Jir Anderson (Cochiti Pueblo) as he presents his third musical release. It’s called “The Pueblo” and it features his ability to electrify listeners with his guitar . Join us for our July Music Maker, Jir Anderson.
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – What’s next for tribal education?
Many tribes are now assuming control of their own education systems. But the transition from federal to tribal control remains complicated and controversial. For example, teachers at Bureau of Indian Education schools on the Navajo Nation worry they might lose money, benefits, or even their jobs.
Friday, July 8, 2016 – Fabulously Indigenous: drag culture in Native America
Some Native American men are part of the cross-dressing tradition known as drag performance. We talk to drag queens about their form of expression and the support–or lack of support–in their communities.
