Latest Turtle island Podcast Episodes
Miesha and the Spanks
Gaënö' - November 13, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMiesha Louie (mixed-Secwépemc) is one half of the award winning duo Miesha and the Spanks. Based out of Calgary, they’re equal parts Patsy Cline and Patty Smith. Combining serious topics with high energy and infectious grooves, the Spanks have opened for the likes of Queens of the Stone...
Mike Lazore
Gaënö' - October 09, 2023 14:31 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMike Lazore is a talented Onondaga singer/songwriter, multi instrumentalist. Like many young people, he played in a number of bands but as is too often the case, he had to find work outside of his main passion. He took a 10 year break from music but last summer he felt inspired to get b...
Shawn Michael Perry
Gaënö' - October 02, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAfter a summer off to attend to the massively successful launch The Mainstream with Brett Maybee, it feels great to kick off a brand new season of Gaënö’! Nya:wëh to everyone for your continued support! It’s with great pleasure that we kick things off with Shawn Michael Perry (Mayan Decent Me...
Brock Stonefish Turtle Island
Gaënö' - June 05, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2023 GAËNÖ’ BROCK STONEFISH Brock Stonefish- (Lenape, Oneida, Chippewa) has been North America for the last 20 years as a performing singer/songwriter and Blues/jazz guitarist. He’s opened for BB King and has shared the bill with the likes of Kiss, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Barenaked Ladies. ...
Kristi Lane Sinclair's Super Blood Wolf Moon
Gaënö' - May 30, 2023 11:43 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsKristi Lane Sinclair (Haida/Cree), raised in British Columbia, currently living along the Campbell River in Vancouver is a classically trained rocker. With 5 albums already under her belt, she’s made waves in the Indigenous Music Scene, particularly with her previous release, The Abilit...
Rob Legate Dead Precedents/Khu.éex The Magic of Noise
Gaënö' - May 22, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2023 GAËNÖ’ ROB LUDGATE DEAD PRECEDENTS/KHU.ÉEX THE MAGIC OF NOISE Rob Ludgate- (Blackfoot) lives and works on the Lummi Territory in Washington State. He’s a long time member of the Seattle artist collective, Khu.éex. For a full introduction check out our discussion in Jan of 2022 (ht...
Rob Ludgate Dead Precedents/Khu.éex The Magic of Noise
Gaënö' - May 22, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2023 GAËNÖ’ ROB LUDGATE DEAD PRECEDENTS/KHU.ÉEX THE MAGIC OF NOISE Rob Ludgate- (Blackfoot) lives and works on the Lummi Territory in Washington State. He’s a long time member of the Seattle artist collective, Khu.éex. For a full introduction check out our discussion in Jan of 2022 (ht...
Marc Merilainen and the Great Sea
Gaënö' - May 15, 2023 14:19 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2023 Gaënö’ Marc Merilainen Marc Merilainen (Ojibway, Finnish), has been the leader of the band Nadjiwan for the last 3 decades. Their latest album, The Great Sea was released in April (2023) and is already gaining traction in the scene. Additionally, he and his wife, Laura, have estab...
Graeme Jonez Creatures and Criminals
Gaënö' - April 24, 2023 21:49 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGraeme Jonez (Anishinaabe) is a member of the Sheguiandah Ojibway First Nation and grew up on Manitoulin Island. As an alumni of the Manitoba Musics Indigenous Music Residency, his single Black Magic Goldmine on the 2009 Dig Your Roots compilation. He took a break from songwriting for o...
Mimi O'Bonsawin's Willow
Gaënö' - April 17, 2023 11:15 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMimi O’Bonsawin, Abenaki/Francophone, is a long returning guest to Gaënö’. Whether talking about culture or the land, hers is a story of reconnection. Throughout the years, her musics been featured in TV and film, including APTN’s Mohawk Girls and Showtimes Ray Donovan. In 2019 she won ...
Hataalii- To Sing
Gaënö' - April 10, 2023 12:13 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMy featured artist this week is Hataaliinez Wheeler, Dine, from Window Rock Arizona. He’s been described as a “modern kind of crooner…” and a “pensive, deep voiced troubadour.” Now residing in Albuquerque, NM, Hataalii, was recently signed to Danger Bird Records out of Los Angeles with ...
Chantil Dukarts Lady and the Champ
Gaënö' - April 03, 2023 13:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsChantil Dukart, Eagle Clan- Tsimshian & Aluutiq, has been writing music since the age of 7. She was born in Denver, raised in Alaska and went to school in Miami. Her style perfectly reflects the eclectic nature of her upbringing. Combining elements of jazz, R&B, funk and Motown, Dukart ...
Sunburnt Stone's 5th World
Gaënö' - March 27, 2023 16:07 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week I welcome my friends from Sunburnt Stone back on to the show. I first got caught up with frontman/songwriter, Andrew “Buzzy” Wilson (Navajo), in January ’22. This time around the bands drummer, Nichole Tsosie (Navajo) also joins us. We’re following along on the bands dystopian...
Who is Plex to Judge?
Gaënö' - March 13, 2023 12:56 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDoug Bedard, Ojibwe/Cree, has been recording as Plex for the last 3 decades. Growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, he’s established himself as one of the OG’s of Indigenous Hip Hop. His newest release, Who Am I to Judge?, is Plex’s return to the mic after a 10 year hiatus. Of the album he’s ...
Sandy Scofield's Red Earth
Gaënö' - March 06, 2023 13:34 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA multi-Juno Award nominee, Sandy Scofield is an equally multifaceted performer. With experience in bands as stylistically varied as rockabilly, Cajun, jazz, vocal, and zydeco, Scofield (a Metis/Cree/Saulteaux) began her professional music career in 1986. She’s performed her soulful son...
Cliff Cardinals Suicidal Valentine
Gaënö' - February 27, 2023 13:16 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCliff Cardinal- Cree/Metis, son of legendary actor/activist Tantoo Cardinal was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Growing up mostly in Ontario he was drawn to the theatre at a young age. Known for his “black humor and compassionate poeticism” he’s won multiple awards for his solo thea...
Gary Farmers a Troublemaker
Gaënö' - February 20, 2023 17:40 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2023 Gaënö’ Gary Farmer 022023 Gary Farmer, Hayëntwas Hayasöh, Wolf Clan of the Cayuga Nation is an internationally acclaimed actor, musician and producer. You might recognize him from big screen classics like, Pow Wow Highway, Smoke Signals or Deadman. He’s also slated to return to Re...
Ailani's Mortified
Gaënö' - February 13, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAilani, Santa Clara Pueblo. At just 19 years old, this talented singer songwriter/producer has already carved out her place in the Indie Pop scene. She’s released 6 projects in the last 3 years, has become a staple at the Native Guitars Tour and occasionally guest hosts radio shows. To...
Berk Jodoins Half Breed
Gaënö' - January 23, 2023 12:40 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBerk Jodoin, Metis, has accomplished a lot in a relatively short amount of time. A breakout artist with Meriläinen Music, he’s recently won the 2022 Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Music Awards and his album, Half Breed, claimed the #10 spot on the Best Album of the Ye...
Rex Lyons of The Ripcords
Gaënö' - January 16, 2023 16:24 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsRex Lyons (Eel Clan, Onondaga) is a man of many talents. He’s the founding guitarist, vocalist and band leader of The Ripcords. Recently inducted into the Blues Archive Hall of Fame, he is a respected veteran of the Syracuse music community. Rex’s musical style is equal parts country, b...
Mali O'Bomsawin's Sweet Tooth
Gaënö' - January 09, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2023 GAËNÖ’ MALI O’BOMSAWIN MALI OBOMSAWIN (they/she) is an award winning bassist, songwriter and composer from Abenaki First Nation at Odanak. With an expansive background in American roots, rock, and jazz, Obomsawin’s musical practice is a testament to the continuum of American musi...
Ha'degaënögeh- End of Year Review 2022
Gaënö' - January 02, 2023 14:13 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2022 was a great year for recordings by Indigenous musicians across Turtle Island, which can only mean that it was Gaënö’s best year yet! If you haven’t tuned in yet, today’s Ha’degaënögeh (End of Year Review) is the perfect introduction to the various kinds of music and conversations f...
Sandra Sutters Midnight Serenade
Gaënö' - December 12, 2022 20:50 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSandra Sutter, Cree Métis, traces her lineage back to the 1800s. Raised in a loving non-Indigenous family, Her story is one of reaffirmation and reconnecting with her cultural roots. This week Sandra joins me to discuss her albums Cluster Stars and Aurora 12. We’ll squeeze in a holiday ...
Blue Mountain Tribes O Great Warrior
Gaënö' - December 05, 2022 17:29 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBack in the mid-2000s in Tehachapi, California, father and son duo Robin and Caleb Hairston (Chiricahua Apache) set out to create an all-Native American blues and rock band—and that’s exactly what they did. Along with drummer, Pat Mata (Northern Chumash) and bassist Jeff Cooper (Cheroke...
Julian Taylors Beyond the Reservoir
Gaënö' - November 28, 2022 15:07 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJulian Taylor (Mohawk, West Indies) has been at it a long time. He learned some hard Industry lessons with his band Staggered Crossing, regrouped with the excellent and funky Julian Taylor Band and is now wowing listeners with his folk stylings on his most recent releases. His 2020 albu...
Joy Harjo's I Pray For My Enemies
Gaënö' - November 14, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, is a member of the Mvskoke Nation and belongs to Oce Vpofv (Hickory Ground). She is only the second poet to be appointed a third term as U.S. Poet Laureate. In addition to serving as a three-term U.S. Poet Laureate, ...
2022 Native American Music Award Nominees
Gaënö' - November 07, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Native American Music Awards are back and ready to celebrate and honor their most powerful voices on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. This will be the organization’s 20th Awards event following the Covid-19 pandemic's dev...
Elemantra's Only Momentary
Gaënö' - November 07, 2022 00:39 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsElemantra was formed by first cousins Justin Woodmancy (lead singer, guitar) and Nick Beiling (bass), both Wolf Clan, Seneca Nation, Ohi:yo’ (Allegany) Territory. It’s an incredible honor to feature a band from my home town, especially as we’ve forged our respective paths on a similar t...
Blue Moon Marquee
Gaënö' - October 24, 2022 20:18 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBlue Moon Marquee writes and performs original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. A.W. Cardinal (Cree/Metis) (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) have played for a vast gamut of crowds at jazz clubs, Lindy Hop dan...
The Tewas a Flying Squirrel
Gaënö' - October 03, 2022 17:21 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDavid Adrian Nunez Brenes, Cherokee and Purhepecha, grew up in various places throughout Southern California. Because of his family’s frequent moves he found it difficult to make friends, and so like many others, he turned to music. Since recording as The Tewa (Cherokee for flying squir...
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