IVMusic 266 - Indigenous Alt Rock & Pop

Explore the links below to some new and old favorites!  IVMusic features Indigenous music makers from across Great Turtle Island and sometimes byond.

Artist: The Lion Heart
Song: Dangerous Man
Album: Glory West II
Website: https://thelionheart.komi.io/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWz6nm3PRQw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelionheartmusicFreeLA
Instagram: @thelionheartmusic

Artist: Tia Wood
Song: Dirt Roads
Album: Pretty Red Bird
Website: https://linktr.ee/tiawood
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJUl_voev0k
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tiamiscihk
Instagram: @tiamiscihk

Artist: Leonard Sumner
Song: Tulips & Begonias
Album: Traveling Light
Website: https://xiuhtezcatl.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRVwQUpA0R4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leonardsumnermusic
Instagram: @leonardsumner

Artist: Earth Surface People
Song: 1992
Album: Nihookaa' Diyin Dine'e
Website: https://linktr.ee/earthsurfacepeople
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKtzlr9IPJc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthsurfacepeople
Instagram: @earthsurfacepeople

Artist: OMBIIGIZI
Song: Connecting
Album: Shame
New Album:  https://arts-crafts.ca/releases/AC241.html
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK4jCnJjuI0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ombiigizi
Instagram: @ombiigizi

Artist: Adrian Sutherland
Song: Precious 
Album: Precious Diamonds
Website: www.adriansutherlandmusic.com
Links: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/smartlinks
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7-I0qIFo6A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaboyadrian
Instagram: @attaboyadrian

Artist: One Way Sky
Song: Haze
Links: https://linktr.ee/onewayskyofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNRMqjxhbvg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onewayskyofficial
Instagram: @onewatskyofficial

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!  Learn about here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic 266 - Alt Rock & Pop

Spring 2025 Mix

Celebrate Indigenous People's Day 2025 with Melissa from Indigenous Vision.

Zuni Midnighters - My Land
Link Wray - Rumble
PJ Vegas & Stella Standingbear - The Buffalo Know
Tia Wood - Never Come Down
Melody McArthur - Last Call 
The Halluci Nation - Sharp Shooter Feat. Bret Hart & Northern Cree
Shub - Victorious Feat. Tia Wood
Semiah - Nothing At All
Darla Daniels - Trapline 
Earth Surface People - Santa Fe Girl Feat. Nanibaah
Xiuhtezcatl - MIS REGALOS
Mato Wayhui - The Sunroof Song
Antoine X & Shordie Shordie - Used to this
Northern Cree - Smilin’


Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!  Learn about here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/

Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic 268 - Indigenous Peoples Day 2025

Welcome to IVMusic Ep. 17 - Welcome to the Pow Wow! August 2018

Thanks for checking out our traditional playlist featuring the styles of Pow Wow, Hand Drum and more!  Dance your style and enjoy the celebration!

Artist: Ulali 
Song: Mother Tribute to Native American Women
Album: Mahk Jchi
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZXJPfoyP54

Artist: Gyasi Ross
Song: Miss Lady
Album: Before He Was
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1TPTYpjPWE
Website: http://www.gyasi-ross.com/

Artist: Young Confederation
Song: Don’t Want Me No More
Album: Late Night Sessions
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK4yHH-jGVE

Artist: Big River Cree
Song: The Old Way
Album: The Old Way
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8iR6iLKFm4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigRiverCree/

Artist: Northern Cree
Song: Earth Angel
Album: Dancerz Groove
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtyxYqqG64Y
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialnortherncree/

Artist: Harmony Nights
Song: Southern Nights
Album: Native American Vocal Harmony
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD_GtuH92Og

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 17 - Welcome to the Pow Wow!

This is IVMusic Ep. 43 - Rap City Mix! (18+/strong language) December 2018

It's a hard hitting mix full to the brim with MC's dropping bars!  We've also included some R&B to balance the fire! Leave you filters at the door!  

Playlist:

Artist: Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Song: Clash of the Clans
Album: Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4UersvGsIs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snottynoserezkids/

Artist: Dio Ganhdih
Song: Pussy Vortex
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHqHejoaUyA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dioganhdih/

Artist: JB The First Lady
Song: Rebirth
Album: Righteous Empowered Daughter (R.E.D.)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya89c9SzJP8
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbthefirstlady
Website: https://www.jbthefirstlady.ca

Artist: Dakk’One
Song: Lullaby
Album: The Storm is Coming
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnL3hW4twXg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dakkoner/

Artist: Rudegang Entertainment
Song: Counting Coup Cypher Vol. 1
Album: Counting Coup Cypher Vol. 1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs3ooHHPPn0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RudeGangEnt/

Artist: Silla and Rise
Song: Atausiq - One
Album: Silla and Rise
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIlOXQN0bqE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sillaandrise/

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 43 - Rap City Mix (18+)!

This is IVMusic Ep. 59 - EDM Pow Wow Mix! February 2019

Serious dance party vibes on the show today!  WARNING, make some room wherever you are before pressing play!

Playlist:

Artist: Tomahawk Bang @tomahawkbang
Song: False Pretenses
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGeEtReU0Rk
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tomahawkbang/

Artist: Wolf Saga @enterwolfsaga
Song: Get Back
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G23bXrWsutE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enterwolfsaga/

Artist: Cage
Song: The Void Feat. Sherry St. Germain
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcUAagVWUjA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akyllamusic/

Artist: A Tribe Called Red @a-tribe-called-red
Song: Brave Step
Album: Single	
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC_43UgBI2Y
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atribecalledred/
Website: http://atribecalledred.com/

Artist: Astronomar @astronomar
Song: Run It Feat. UNIIQU3
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu3gnMC1Yfg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astronomar/

Artist: DJ Shub @therealshub
Song: Big Crow Feat. Black Lodge Singers
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noncznwZbBo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealdjshub/

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 59 - EDM Pow Wow Mix!

Welcome to IVMusic Ep. 60 - Victory Dance Mix! February 2019

This episode calls for a victory dance based solely on the fact that's is packed with heavy Indigenous talent!  Enjoy the party!

Playlist:

Artist: Joey Stylez
Song: Victory Dance
Album: Victory Dance
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6RnOcM-Hs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeystylezworld/
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/victory-dance/1451750919?i=1451750921

Artist: Frank Waln
Song: Wokiksuye
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4VHBhm38cw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwaln/
Website: http://frankwaln.com/

Artist: Boogey The Beat
Song: The Sage Is On Fire Feat. Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKnczPOWR7A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boogeythebeat/

Artist: Crystal Lightning
Song: Wanted
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbNFttX3tWY
Instagram: @crystle_lightning

Artist: Sebastian Gaskin
Song: Lights
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlBgoH3es1I
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sebastiangaskin/

Artist: Classic Roots
Song: It’s You Feat. Natasha Fisher
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Osf0IL1w9k
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialClassicRoots/

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 60 - Victory Dance Mix!

This is IVMusic Ep. 64 - International Women's Day 2019! March 2019

This week Souta and Melissa team up for an epic episode celebrating the female spirit!  

Every day is women's day here at IV, but today we sat down and discussed our world and played some of our favorites!  Enjoy our 100% Indigenous female empowerment episode!

Playlist:

Artist: Crystal Lightning
Song: Wanted
Album: Single

Artist: Buffy Sainte Marie
Song: Hey Baby Howdja Do Me This Way!
Album: The Pathfinder

Artist: Buffy Saint Marie
Song: Look At The Facts
Album: Sweet America

Artist: Pura Fe
Song: Hard Time Killing Floor
Album: Full Moon Rising

Artist: Rhiannon Giddens
Song: At The Purchasers Options
Album: Freedom Highway

Artist: Crystal Shawanda
Song: I'd Rather Go Blind
Album: Voodoo Woman

Artist: Digging Roots
Song: AK-47
Album: Single

Artist: Mildred Bailey
Song: Georgia On My Mind
Album: Single

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 64 - International Women's Day 2019!

This is IVMusic Ep. 69 - Indigenous Reggae Mix! April 2019

Join us a journey through the incredible fusion of reggae and Indigenous culture!  Thanks for hitting that play button today, we hope you enjoy this special mix of tunes!

Playlist: 

Artist: Arise Roots @ariseroots
Song: Indigenous People
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYhzd46uAeQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariseroots/

Artist: Big Tree
Song: Standing Rock
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahkLDYzuniA

Artist: Native Roots
Song: Native Say
Album: Rain Us Love
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh8k0M05xGU

Artist: Walatowa Massive
Song: Still Strivin’
Album: Single
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX1BsvMj3kg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Walatowa-Massive-219519671430744/

Artist: Casper Loma Da Wa
Song: Hopiland Winter
Song: The Sounds Of Reality
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi0u1nfru80

Artist: Cempoalli 20 & Quese IMC
Song: One Nation
Album: One Nation
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRftXyZgTKY

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 69 - Indigenous Reggae Mix!

IVMusic Ep. 161 - Indigenous Fall Mix! September 2020

From shoegaze to blues our Indigenous fall mix is perfect for the stunning change of season! 

Playlist:

Artist: Zoon
Song: Light Prism
Album: Bleached Wavves
Website: http://www.zoongideewin.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm6ZiOqn_FU
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoonmusic/
Instagram: @zoongideewin

Artist: Keith Secola
Song: You Got Land?
Album: Circle
Website: https://www.secola.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw-6tG45YrQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Secola-Band-176002335775488
Instagram: @keithsecola 

Artist: Silver Wolf Band
Song: Woman of Labrador
Website: https://www.silverwolfband.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBo6-kznvW4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverwolfswb
Instagram: @silverwolfband

Artist: Wayne Lavallee
Song: We Are Still the People
Album: Red Snow 
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ROCKNROLLINDIANCOWBOY
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQuFD2zxd0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ROCKNROLLINDIANCOWBOY
Instagram: @ndncowboy 

Artist: Crystal Shawanda
Song: Evil Memory
Album: Church house Blues
Website: http://crystalshawanda.co/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71jdvRIw1J8
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalshawandaofficial
Instagram: @crystalshawanda

Artist: Digging Roots
Song: Spring To Come
Album: We Are
Website: http://www.diggingrootsmusic.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAR70fiuQBg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiggingRootsMusic
Instagram: @diggingroots

Artist: Beatrice Deer
Song: Fox
Album: Fox
Website: https://www.beatricedeerband.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ziEC9bsaE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeatriceDeer
Instagram: @beatricedderband

Thank you for listening and supporting Indigenous artists and creators!
Produced by Melissa Spence, for educational purposes, all rights reserved to their respective owners.

IVMusic Ep. 161 - Indigenous Fall Mix!

Off my debut EP "My Time", this song tackles the changes with growing up and friends moving away.

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGF0nGyDRzA

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