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Native Spirit Radio

by KKFI 90.1 FM / Native Spirit Radio

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Kansas City Community Radio

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Episodes

  1. Native Spirit Radio 11/24/2019 with Rhonda LeValdo

    In this special episode, we will play the press conference for the return of the Acoma Shield and the importance of the return of this sacred item, not just for the Acoma, but for all tribes seeking the return of their sacred items. 5:04:24 PM Autumn White Eyes For the Indigenous Woman Spirit…

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  2. Native Spirit with Rhonda LeValdo July 28, 2019

    I started off this show by talking about a good friend who helped me with my intro music, Mr. Jerry Clown who plays the flute. I play his entire piece for this show as my way of thanking him for this gift. Journey well my friend. Playlist: 5:04:26 PM McClellan, Robedeaux and Stoner Four Straight...

  3. Native Spirit Radio Election Night Coverage 11/11/18

    Sharice Davids celebrates her historic win with her mother Crystal Herriage and other Native Americans holding the Ho-Chunk tribal flag. Photo by Rhonda LeValdo Rhonda LeValdo reported live from the Sharice Davids watch party where Davids, Ho Chunk, became the second Native American woman elected...

  4. Native Spirit Radio answers the question “Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving?” 11/18/2018

    Native Spirit radio show host Rhonda LeValdo in the studio Native Spirit (Cultural) with Rhonda Levaldo 11/18/2018 05:00PM to 06:00PM 05:03PM-05:06PM (3:26) Sihasin “shine” from Fight Like a Woman (Rock) on Tacoho Records 05:06PM-05:11PM (5:00) Young Spirit “YS Rock'n'Roll” from Save Me a Lead...

  5. Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo 8/19/18

    Native American contemporary and traditional music with host Rhonda LeValdo Native Spirit playlist 08/19/2018 05:00PM to 06:00PM 05:02PM-05:05PM (3:00) Zuni Buffalo Dance “Zuni Buffalo Dance” from The Best of Native America 05:05PM-05:09PM (4:00) Bill Miller “Ghostdance” from Ghostdance - EP...

  6. Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo 8/5/18

    Native Spirit radio show host Rhonda LeValdo in the studio Native Spirit Radio plays the best contemporary and traditional Native American music with host Rhonda LeValdo, news at the half hour covering Indian Country Music: 05:02PM-05:07PM (4:41) Young Spirit “Weechaaaala” from Nitehe Ohci…

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  7. Native Spirit Radio with Mallory Black of the Stronghearts Native Hotline (7/22/2018)

    Native Spirit radio show host Rhonda LeValdo interviews Mallory Black of the Stronghearts Native Hotline. https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/ or you can call 1-844-762-8483 Mallory Black, Stronghearts Native hotline with Native Spirit radio show host Rhonda LeValdo

  8. Native Spirit Radio with Rhonda LeValdo (7/15/18)

    Native Spirit Radio with Rhonda LeValdo playing Native Music and reviewing news across Indian Country. Native Spirit (Cultural) with Rhonda Levaldo 07/15/2018 05:00PM to 06:00PM 05:02PM-05:06PM (4:19) Cindy Paul “He Can Fancy Dance” from This Northern Girl on Cindy Paul 05:06PM-05:10PM (4:34)...

  9. Native Spirit with Rhonda LeValdo and Special Guest Mark Trahant (6/3/18)

    Rhonda LeValdo, host of Native Spirit radio interviews noted Native American Journalist Mark Trahant about the launch of Indian Country Today and other productions he is involved with. Mark Trahant in the KKFI studios in Kansas City Songs played: 05:05PM-05:08PM (2:54) Redbone “Come & Get Your...

  10. Native Spirt with Rhonda LeValdo 4/22/2018

    A mix of contemporary and traditional Native American music with host Rhonda LeValdo, Acoma Pueblo Native music savant :)

  11. Native Spirit radio December 24, 2017 with Rhonda LeValdo

    Native Spirit Radio December 24th, 2017 includes interview with Miles Douglas from Apache Skateboards at about 15 minutes in. Songs played: 05:02PM-05:07PM (4:51) Randall Paskemin “Kokum's Surprise Miyo Manito Kisikaw (Intro)” from Christmas Cheer on Canyon Records 05:07PM-05:10PM (3:38) Zuni...

  12. Native Spirit Radio with Rhonda LeValdo 7/30/2017

    Native American Music and news. We say see ya later to frequent guest Marei Spaola, Oglala Lakota. We also pay tribute to a good friend who left us too soon, Nate Cleveland, forever in our hearts. Songs played: 05:13PM-05:18PM (4:53) Indigenous “things We Do” from Things We Do (Rock) on Pachyderm...

  13. Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo 7/9/2017

    Native Spirit radio show with host Rhonda LeValdo 7/9/17 playlist 05:02PM-05:08PM (5:40) Jerry Alfred & The Medicine Beat “Generation Hand down” from Etsi Show (CD, Album, Private) on Red House Records 05:08PM-05:13PM (5:16) Young Spirit “Modern Day Warrior” from Nitehe Ohci - "From the Heart"…

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  14. Native Spirit Radio Little Bighorn Special (6/25/17)

    Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo plays narratives about the Battle of Little Bighorn or the Battle of Greasy Grass. 05:03PM-05:08PM (5:02) Lakota Thunder “Sitting Bull's Memorial Song” from Veterans Songs (World) on Makoché Music 05:08PM-05:14PM (6:00) Wilmer Mesteth “Little Bighorn...

  15. Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo 6/18/17

    Rhonda LeValdo, host of Native Spirit plays Native American music and does news at the half hour. Songs played: 05:03PM-05:09PM (5:04) Sharon Burch “Brother Warrior” from Touch the Sweet Earth (CD, Album, Other) on Canyon Records 05:09PM-05:13PM (4:24) Alex E. Smith, Cheevers Toppah & Nitanis…

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  16. Native Spirit Radio w/Rhonda LeValdo (5/28/17)

    Native Spirit radio with host Rhonda LeValdo interviews Alfred Walking Bull about the Walker Art Center "Scaffold" sculpture that caused many in the Minneapolis American Indian community to be upset. Music Playlist 05:03PM-05:06PM (3:00) Jay Begaye “"Diné" Flag Song” from The Colorful World…

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  17. Native Spirit with host Rhonda LeValdo May 7,2017

    Native American music with Rhonda LeValdo and news at the half hour for May 7, 2017 Native Spirit (Cultural) with Rhonda Levaldo 05/07/2017 05:00PM to 06:00PM 05:02PM-05:08PM (6:00) Jim Pepper “witchi Tai To” from Pepper's Powwow (CD, Album, Other) on Indie...

  18. Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo (2/26/17)

    Talking about High school native mascots, tune in to listen to the interview I did with the Communications Director of the Shawnee Mission North High school. Marei Spaola is in the studio as well!

  19. Native Spirit with host Rhonda LeValdo 2/19/17

    Native Spirit host Rhonda LeValdo interviews Madison McKinney, Lawrence High school senior about her recent dealings with the Shawnee Mission North High school mascot, the Indians. McKinney's video of the students during the game went viral on facebook and prompted the Native American student…

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  20. Native Spirit radio with guest Jacqueline Keeler (1/29/17)

    Native Spirit radio host Rhonda LeValdo has guest Jacqueline Keeler on the show giving an update on what is going on at the camps on the Standing Rock reservation. Playlist for music today: 05:03PM-05:07PM (3:31) Supaman “why” from Why - Single on Supaman 05:07PM-05:12PM (4:38) Robert Mirabal...

  21. Native Spirit radio with host Rhonda LeValdo and special guest Marei Spaola 1/22/17

    Kansas City's only Native American radio program with host Rhonda LeValdo and guest Marei Spaola. Topics discussed today: Updates on #NoDAPL, the Presidential Inauguration, the Women's Marches and KC sadness with the loss of a wonderful pitcher, KC Royals World Series Champion Yordano Ventura....

  22. Native Spirit Radio Updates on the Army Corps denial of the Dakota Access Pipeline

    The Army Corps of Engineers will not grant the final permit needed to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline. Up to date information with a live reports from the camp from Antonia Gonzales of National Native News. Marei Spaola also gives insight into the situation.

  23. Native Spirit Radio with Host Rhonda LeValdo 10/16/2016

    Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo shares music and news on this one hour show. We also honor the Navajo code talker who passed on this week at the beginning of the hour. Rest in Peace Dan Akee Sr. Play List for the Show: 05:03PM-05:06PM (3:00) Jay Begaye “"Diné" Flag Song” from The...

  24. Native Spirit Radio with Rhonda LeValdo October 9,2016

    Native Spirit Radio with music, news and interview with Keith Buster, owner of Mighty Tamales

  25. Native Spirit Radio Sept. 25th,2016 with Harvest Moon organizers

    Rhonda LeValdo talks with the organizers of the Harvest Moon Festival event scheduled for Oct. 1, 2016 in Downtown Kansas City information in this link: http://harvestmoonfestivalkc.com/ Come join Rhonda as she hosts and emcee's the event! Playlist: 05:00PM-05:03PM (3:30) Keith Secola “Indian…

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  26. Native Spirit Radio “Voices from the Camp” 9/4/16

    Rhonda LeValdo reports on the Sacred Stone and Red Warrior camp on the Standing Rock Reservation and their efforts to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. As the Fort Belknap contingent came in Friday night into camp, their President Mark Azure and several others spoke of the reason they came to…

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  27. Native Spirit with Rhonda LeValdo interviews Debbie Reese

    Native Spirit Radio host Rhonda LeValdo interviews Debbie Reese, Nambe Pueblo scholar who publishes http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/ We will discuss her work in educating others about harmful stereotypes of Native Americans in Children's Literature.

  28. Native Spirit with host Rhonda LeValdo July 10, 2016

    Native American music and news. Commentary on the new Gathering of Nations sponsor UltraHealth with Marei Spaola (Oglala Lakota) and John Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw)

  29. Native Spirit Radio with host Rhonda LeValdo 6/12/2016

    Rhonda LeValdo plays Native American music and does a news update on issues affecting Indian Country.

  30. Native Spirit with Host Rhonda LeValdo June 5, 2016

    Native Spirit Host Rhonda LeValdo plays Native American music from many different genres and shares news about Native Americans from across the country.

  31. Native Spirit Radio Memorial Day Honoring with Rhonda LeValdo

    Host Rhonda LeValdo plays songs to honor veterans in this Memorial Day show with some wonderful Native American music.

  32. Native Spirit Radio Feb. 7,2016 Interviews with Burns Paiute Tribal councilman and update on the KCPL exhibit

    Today's show includes interviews with a Burns Paiute tribal councilman Jarvis Kennedy and his take on the Oregon standoff going on their tribal lands. Also Haskell student Simona Charles and her connection to the Burns Paiute people and the situation going on. I also do an update on the Kansas…

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  33. Native Spirit Radio show Episode Aug 9, 2015

    Native Spirit Radio Episode 8/9/15 talks about the Republican Debate and lack of issues addressed with special guest Marei Spaola, Oglala Lakota tribal member.

  34. Native Spirit Radio July 26,2015 with special guest Karin Eagle

    Native Spirit radio host Rhonda LeValdo interviews Karin Eagle, Oglala Lakota, on the Lakota 57 trial that ended this week in Rapid City, South Dakota.

  35. Native Spirit Radio July 19,2015 UNITY DC episode

    Special episode with interviews from UNITY Youth conference in DC include: Adam Beach, Supaman, Layha Spoonhunter, Emcee One

  36. Native Spirit Radio 5/24/15 with host Rhonda LeValdo

    Native Spirit radio show with host Rhonda LeValdo, includes music and news

  37. Native Spirit Radio with Rhonda LeValdo 5/17/2015

    Traditional and Contemporary Native American music with news at the half hour

About this show

Kansas City Community Radio

Hosted by

KKFI 90.1 FM / Native Spirit Radio

Categories

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Native Spirit Radio have?

Native Spirit Radio has 37 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 20, 2022.

What is Native Spirit Radio about?

Kansas City Community Radio

How often does Native Spirit Radio release new episodes?

Native Spirit Radio publishes about every 81 days, based on its 37 episodes since November 2014.

Who hosts Native Spirit Radio?

Native Spirit Radio is created and hosted by KKFI 90.1 FM / Native Spirit Radio.
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