ISRC: GBWUL2483774
Written by Rollah Mack, Milan André Boronell and Wilhpun
Produced and Mixed by Milan André Boronell
Mastered by Kristofer Harris
Translation: Tatala
Vocals by Rollah Mack
Harmony vocals: Nuskmata (Jacinda Mack)
Background vocals: Tatala, Qwaxw and Wilhpun
Native American Flute: Wilhpun
Drums: Tatala
Piano: Milan André Boronell
Bass Guitar: Milan André Boronell

Nusximta

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On today's episode of Good Medicine with Nuskmata...

We dive into the world of Indigenous radio, shining a spotlight on Nuxalk Radio 91.1FM in Bella Coola!

Tune in as we explore:
* The deep connection between language, land, and culture.
* The challenges of translating certain concepts, emphasizing the need to preserve native languages.
* How grief and storytelling play a vital role in Nuxalk culture and are beautifully captured in their music.
* The power of being true to oneself and expressing emotions and experiences.

Don't miss out—listen live on Nuxalk Radio or visit nuxalkradio.com for more information and resources.

Good Medicine E56 - Nuskmata

ARTISTS: Bronson Friesen, Angelica Edgar, Cody Sandy, Serena Gabriel,
Davina Kashay Reya Hans, Joan, Mack-Yang, Jaidn Elkins, Faa'vae Vaa, 
Derrick Draney, Victoria Moody, Delilah Webber.

Produced by David Hodges for nwejinan.com 

Chorus
Smaw ti slq'ilh
one heart & one mind
Iixsatimutilh
one voice & one life
we're medicine, let's heal our souls
with song and dance 
SMAYUSTA, these are the stories   
of our home and our land


Angelica Edgar
I was all alone 
got away from a place that I knew was not safe 
I felt like I was on my own
stayed strong in my culture, it was my escape

Davina Kashay Reya Hans
I'm a young Nuxalk girl
I'm proud of who we are
there's so much I could say
I feel like we are in a world
that brings me down
but my hope will not fade

Faa'vae Vaa
I flew in on arrival, named me the foundation
I grew to know my people, the experience is sacred
connected to my roots through gatherings and dances
inspired to be active, celebrate through potlatches

Bronson Friesen
I've been bored for a while, some people think I'm a pain
I just wanna feel included, maybe then I will change
I know there's something more in the future that's ahead of me
I wanna be successful and unity's the remedy

Chorus
Smaw ti slq'ilh (smaudi-sulk-ilgh)
one heart & one mind
Iixsatimut'ilh (ILH-saudi-moo-d-igh) 
one voice & one life
we're medicine, let's heal our souls
with song and dance 
SMAYUSTA - these are the stories   
of our home and our land yeah 

Joan, Mack-Yang
are you aware of my life?
there's not much here to do
one day I'll grow up
and want my dreams to come true

Serena Gabriel
but we can break the cycle 
our future is in our hands
we won't throw our life away
we'll do what we can

Derrick Draney
Bella Coola's home to me, a place of the thunderbird 
fresh glacier waters and saige from the earth  
there's life from the mountains, and medicines from the hand
the stories that the elders share connect us to the land
not everybody speaks their mind, some afraid of being judged
help and learn from one another, my people believe in love
this is our moment, so let us work together
we are Nuxalk strong, we are Nuxalk forever

Chorus
Smaw ti slq'ilh
one heart & one mind
Iixsatimutilh
one voice & one life

we're medicine, let's heal our souls
with song and dance 
SMAYUSTA, these are the stories   
of our home and our land
	 
Jaidn Elkins
there is a balance, life is fair I swear
wanna aim for the moutains, see the air up there
need to gain something new to overcome my battles
give me light, I will improve, won't disappear into the shadows

Bronson Freisen
a wild soul, but deep in my blood, I am leader
voices of the hunters followed them into the cedar
here's some thunder for your heart and a rainbow for the youth
our home is what it used to be, it's up to you choose

Chorus
Smaw ti slq'ilh
one heart & one mind

Iixsatimutilh
one voice & one life

we're medicine, let's heal our souls
with song and dance 
SMAYUSTA, these are the stories   
of our home and our land

The N'we Jinan Tour - "WE ARE MEDICINE" // Bella Coola, B.C.

A collection of songs recorded live off the floor.

Someone's Crying For You

forest fires while i was recording in kelowna led me to a fiddle camp in sorrento...all quite by accident but i loved it !!  i found the format of every player gets a run is a blast ! i picked up these chords from there and the original version of this song was quite rocking... so might take another run at it but this story is a beauty ...if only i could tell you whats going on ..... 

recorded at redhouse studios and buddy thatcher productions...
barry mathers at the controls and background vox
jim ryan - bass / accordion and awesomeness
gary smyth guitars and more awesomeness
scotty gamble drums
rachel malkin background vocals
featuring chris stevens on the banjo !

 *socan

Heroine

Sleep Mountain- Caley Watts

Nuxalk Radio 91.1 FM (Bella Coola) is an Indigenous community radio station.

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