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Young Alaskans collaborate with Indigenous artists to produce music about culture, family and home

Producer Shoozri "Tyler" Ooshii listens back to a newly recorded song during the Music Production 101 class held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska ...
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Keeping Alaska Native traditions alive through stories and songs | Hometown, Alaska

Ossie Kairaiuak (right) is a storyteller, artist, dancer and musician. He also performs as a member of Pamyua. (Courtesy of Pamyua) Ossie Kairaiuak is a Yup'ik storyteller, artist, dancer and musician ...
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How Old-Time Fiddle Music Took Root in Indigenous Alaska

The moment you step into the dance hall, the sound envelops you. A fiddle erupts; an electric guitar wails; a keyboard drives out steady chords. Under colorful paper decorations dangling from the ...

Musician performs under the aurora in Nenana — without gloves, in 17 degrees

Chastity Ashley, a drummer, vocalist and DJ who performs under the name Neon Pony, celebrated a year since she traveled to Nenana to record a live music set beneath the northern lights for her series ...