KBFT's Legacy Series

Multi-award winning musicians, Jeneda and Clayson Benally from the Dine’ (Navajo) Nation in Northern Arizona create a politically-charged explosive organic sound out of just bass and drums, inspiring their listeners with a Punk backbone, softened by a Folk heart, thumping by Pop and World Music and based in Diné (Navajo) Rhythm. As brother and sister, they grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2016, Chaz Wagner, (Bois Forte Ojibwe) and Tony Parson (Leech Lake Ojibwe) formed the band War Bonnet. War Bonnet is a legendary Native American rock band. War Bonnet brings awareness to Native American rock music as a genre as well as historical events, and current events in Indian Country. War Bonnet released the single, War Horse—following with their first full album, The Ghost Dance (February 2019). On May 2, the Native Report featured War Bonnet and their song, “Ikwe” which brings awareness to the #MMIW movement — Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (children and peoples). Ikwe appears on their second album "Ancestral Legacy" released on November, 27th 2020 (Native American Heritage Day).In late 2020, the band collaborated with accomplished vocalist - Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Ojibwe) and has since been added as a composer to the WB team.The band is currently working on their 3rd musical masterpiece - the new music dives even deeper into the creativity of their tribal roots.The band was Nominated for 2 Native American Music awards in 2019 - Best Rock Recording for “The Ghost Dance” album and Group Of The Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: This episode continues from episode 1 and features more stories of the winter spirit, Anishinaabe winter games, the origin of the Anishinaabe people, hole in the sky, the milky way, clans, and the great flood.About Joseph SutherlandJoseph Sutherland, a proud member of Nishinawbe Aski First Nation, passionately serves as an Anishinaabe Language and Cultural Teacher. His dedication extends to bridging generational gaps, imparting valuable knowledge, and fostering a deep understanding of Anishinaabe language and customs. Joseph's commitment to cultural education plays a vital role in preserving and enriching the Anishinaabe heritage. Additionally, he shares indigenous insights into the night sky's perspective.v Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: This episode discusses the cycle of life, the connection of language to life, stories of waanaboozhoo the Anishinaabe trickster spirit being, the shaping of north america, and many other creation stories.About Joseph SutherlandJoseph Sutherland, a proud member of Nishinawbe Aski First Nation, passionately serves as an Anishinaabe Language and Cultural Teacher. His dedication extends to bridging generational gaps, imparting valuable knowledge, and fostering a deep understanding of Anishinaabe language and customs. Joseph's commitment to cultural education plays a vital role in preserving and enriching the Anishinaabe heritage. Additionally, he shares indigenous insights into the night sky's perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.