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Telling Indigenous stories through music

Brave Little State

English - September 08, 2022 18:03 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 339 ratings
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Question-asker David Hess was curious about Native stories that speak to the Vermont landscape. Enter Mali Obomsawin’s new album, Sweet Tooth. Across three movements, she blends Wabanaki music with free jazz, and ancient stories with new ones, all of which offers a unique look at the land called Vermont.


Check out the web version of this episode to see photos and music from Mali Obomsawin. And thanks to David Hess for the great question.


Josh Crane reported this episode. Mix and sound design by Josh Crane, with editing and additional production from Angela Evancie, Myra Flynn, Elodie Reed and Mark Davis. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Mali Obomsawin.  


Special thanks to Savannah Maher, Gregory Cajete, Seth Bedard, and Melody Mackin, and to Mali Obomsawin for her input and help with this episode.


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Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public.

Question-asker David Hess was curious about Native stories that speak to the Vermont landscape. Enter Mali Obomsawin’s new album, Sweet Tooth. Across three movements, she blends Wabanaki music with free jazz, and ancient stories with new ones, all of which offers a unique look at the land called Vermont.


Check out the web version of this episode to see photos and music from Mali Obomsawin. And thanks to David Hess for the great question.


Josh Crane reported this episode. Mix and sound design by Josh Crane, with editing and additional production from Angela Evancie, Myra Flynn, Elodie Reed and Mark Davis. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Mali Obomsawin.


Special thanks to Savannah Maher, Gregory Cajete, Seth Bedard, and Melody Mackin, and to Mali Obomsawin for her input and help with this episode.


As always, our journalism is better when you’re a part of it:


Ask a question about VermontSign up for the BLS newsletterSay hi on Twitter, Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevtDrop us an email: [email protected]Make a gift to support people-powered journalismTell your friends about the show!


Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public.

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