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Hometown, Alaska: Indigenous heritage in modern music

Alaska Public Media | By Dave Waldron
Published October 2, 2023 at 3:15 PM AKDT

The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention is only a few weeks away and there will be plenty of speakers, crafts and traditional music. But what about contemporary music? On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we have two very different in-studio performances from some up-and-coming Alaska Native musicians. Join host Dave Waldron as he speaks with hip-hop duo Brother Buffalo and singer-songwriter Witty Youngman about their music and how their heritage influences their art.

HOST: Dave Waldron

GUESTS:
Garrett and Jake Swenson, Brother Buffalo
Witty Youngman, singer-songwriter

LINKS:
Brother Buffalo Instagram Brother Buffalo Spotify Witty Youngman Instagram Witty Youngman Facebook Witty Youngman Website

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Dave Waldron
Dave Waldron began his radio career in 2000 as a volunteer DJ at UAA’s radio station KRUA 88.1, where he hosted a weekend music show. In 2004 he was hired as the station’s music director, and held the position until his graduation in 2007. He was hired by Alaska Public Media in 2008 and since then has worked as an audio engineer, editor, and producer. He currently runs his own small business AK Audio Pro, and is a host of Alaska Public Media’s Hometown, Alaska.
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