Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, this week we welcome back from Tasa Grande, Arizona, Cody Blackbird. It’s been 5 years since his last visit, award winning performer, Flutist and the lead singer in his 6 piece band “Blackbird.” They have released their 6th album “Existence is Resistance,” They’re bringing us a mix of Indigenous Rock n Roll Fusion.
Enjoy music from Blackbird, The City Lines, Twin Deer, Jace Martin, Nancy Sanchez, Locos Por Juana, XAXO, Eadse, Angel Baribeau, Khu.eex, Indian City, Mike Bern, Twin Flames, Tracy Bone, Kandia Crazy Horse, Samantha Crain, Jalmy, The Northstars, Berk Jodoin, Logan Staats, Berk Jodoin, Aysanabee, Raye Zaragoza, Carsen Gray, Janet Panic, Blue Moon Marquee, Dustin Harder, Soul PrarieBlackbird, John Popper Indigenous in Music
Look around our site to find out all about us and our programs and visit our SAY Magazine Library with all our featured guests.
OUR INTERVIEW IS 30 MINUTES INTO THE PROGRAM
BLACKBIRD IN OUR SAY MAGAZINE FEATURE
BLACKBIRD ALBUM – EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE
BLACKBIRD – “BACK UP” LIVE IN LAS VEGAS
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: https://thebandblackbird.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheBandBlackbird
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebandblackbird/
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thebandblackbird
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@CodyBlackbirdBand
BOOKING: [email protected]
MERCHANDISE: https://my-store-fbded1.creator-spring.com/
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BLACKBIRD BIOGRAPHY
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Blackbird is a 6X Native American Music Award-winning band that fuses Native American flute and contemporary rock into a genre they self-classify as “Alter-Native” Rock. Blackbird was co-Founded by Cody Blackbird ,who has been referred to as one of the top Native American flutists touring today, along with brother Caleb, Blackbird has shared the bill with such artists as The Black-Eyed Peas, Wayne Newton, John Trudell, Jewel, Jason Mraz, Blues Traveler and many others.
The band’s first two studio albums were produced by Kenny Lee Lewis of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Steve Miller Band. In 2021, Blackbird was featured in Rolling Stone magazine for their collaboration with fellow Alaskans and GRAMMY winners Portugal The Man. The band’s most recent album “Existence is Resistance” was produced by Jason Cropper, Co founder of WEEZER, the album features three songs with John Popper of Blues Traveler.
Through their lyricism, and musical platform, Blackbird strives to share the importance of finding purpose and keeping Indigenous culture alive through the arts.