Olivia Komahcheet, aka, Liv the Artist (Comanchee) picked up the viola in the 3rd grade, then added cello, violin, piano and guitar to her repertoire. Her style is a combination of alternative rock, accented with R&B and hip-hop influences reinforced by a vocal style that merges the passionate with a gritty undertone.

Def-i is an Albuquerque native, representing the Southwest's hip-hop scene whose style is multifaceted. His stockpile is all-inclusive: Hip-Hop, Spoken Word/Acapella, Instrumental, Breakbeat, Lyrical, Beatboxing, Downtempo, Underground/Freestyle Rap, Contemporary, and Native American.

Def-i is an Albuquerque native, representing the Southwest's hip-hop scene whose style is multifaceted. His stockpile is all-inclusive: Hip-Hop, Spoken Word/Acapella, Instrumental, Breakbeat, Lyrical, Beatboxing, Downtempo, Underground/Freestyle Rap, Contemporary, and Native American.

Native Hip-Hop performer Iam Artson! A descendent of the Tarahumara people, Artson (Tarahumara) recognized the connection between hip-hop and indigenous culture. His unique style takes hip-hop to a new level with the indigenous flute to beatbox and fuse the two worlds together.

Native Hip-Hop performer Iam Artson! A descendent of the Tarahumara people, Artson (Tarahumara) recognized the connection between hip-hop and indigenous culture. His unique style takes hip-hop to a new level with the indigenous flute to beatbox and fuse the two worlds together.

The Blue Agave is a reflection of personal musical whimsy. Combining elements of dark surf, boleros, rancheros, flamenco, and rock.

The Blue Agave is a reflection of personal musical whimsy. Combining elements of dark surf, boleros, rancheros, flamenco, and rock.

Lakota John joins us in the studio to share his brand of Piedmont Blues music. Featuring his father Sweet Papa John on harmonica, the duo touch on the history of native influence on the blues genre and perform seven songs from a range of blues standards, modern covers, and Lakota John originals.

Lakota John joins us in the studio to share his brand of Piedmont Blues music. Featuring his father Sweet Papa John on harmonica, the duo touch on the history of native influence on the blues genre and perform seven songs from a range of blues standards, modern covers, and Lakota John originals.

Singer/songwriter Raye Zaragoza, of Akimel O'otham descent, shares her gentle guitar and powerful voice as she performs her original music. She discusses what drives her creatively and her connection to inspiring young girls through example.

Singer/songwriter Raye Zaragoza, of Akimel O'otham descent, shares her gentle guitar and powerful voice as she performs her original music. She discusses what drives her creatively and her connection to inspiring young girls through example.

Juaneno Acjachemen & Kambiwa' violinist and singer QVLN (Quetzal Guerrero) wows with his unique brand of electric violin and layered, live music looping. His enlightening discussion covers inspiration from around the world and his upbeat positivity and light.

Juaneno Acjachemen & Kambiwa' violinist and singer QVLN (Quetzal Guerrero) wows with his unique brand of electric violin and layered, live music looping. His enlightening discussion covers inspiration from around the world and his upbeat positivity and light.

Ojibwe hip hop artist Cody Coyote sends a powerful message of self worth and enlightenment with a mix of spoken word and hip hop songs. His work as a motivational speaker informs a personal and intimate discussion about struggling to find his place in the world and overcoming darkness by discovering and connecting with his indigenous roots.

Ojibwe hip hop artist Cody Coyote sends a powerful message of self worth and enlightenment with a mix of spoken word and hip hop songs. His work as a motivational speaker informs a personal and intimate discussion about struggling to find his place in the world and overcoming darkness by discovering and connecting with his indigenous roots.