Throughout today's episode, Quinn Christopherson speaks about winning the 2019 NPR Tiny Desk competition, his Indigenous heritage, and his experiences as a trans man in today's society. 




Quinn Christopherson is an Ahtna Athabaskan and Iñupiaq songwriter born, raised, and based in Anchorage, Alaska. He is the winner of the 2019 NPR Tiny Desk Contest and has since self-released two singles ‘Raedeen’ and ‘Erase Me’.


Social links:


Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tzC81XDBWtTPfJyUg6O2j?si=_Od2Q8VTSYSz7nVXf4Hdxw


Twitter @BucketHatQuinn


Instagram @quinnchristopherson


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Maya Kally is a genre-free singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist with jazz, indie and experimental influence. Maya's music includes, 'Fantastic new talent!’ - Amazing Radio {Another Time}, ‘Divine Single’ - BBC Radio 6 Music {Chose To Stay}, 'Incredible. Deep and intellectual soul-jazz music for modern day's issues.' - Esquire Thailand {We're Waiting}.


Connected Sounds is made thanks to the invaluable support of the Social Enterprise Support Fund, distributed by Unltd, and the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Thanks also to National Lottery players for making this possible.




Podcast Host, Project Manager, and Editor - @MayaKally


Podcast Assistant - @ConorGiblin


Artwork by @AlyshaTakoushian 


In association with @ComePlayWithMe




Copyright Info:


Snippets of ‘Raedeen’ and ‘Erase Me’ used with permission from Distance Management


© ℗ 2019 Quinn Christopherson

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