Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

Listen to a special episode celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Learn how Native American musicians are reinventing traditional culture in the 21st Century, featuring interviews with the experimental pow wow group Medicine Singers, and the hip-hop artist Supaman.  Medicine Singers is a Native American musical collective that blends traditional Indigenous music with modern experimental genres like electronic, ambient, and psychedelic rock. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2022, was met with critical acclaim for its innovative approach to preserving and revitalizing Indigenous music. Pitchfork described Medicine Singers as “a storm rolling through, alerting the senses and picking up speed,” and The New Yorker praised Medicine Singers for “detonating cultural walls."  Supaman is a Native American rapper, dancer, and activist known for blending hip-hop with traditional Indigenous music and culture. Born in the Crow Nation in Montana, Supaman uses his platform to raise awareness about Native American issues. Supaman's work blends activism with art, using his music as a vehicle for social change and to honor his heritage.