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Daybreak Star Radio has been a longtime fan of Lou Lou Duchesse, whose signed poster was the first framed piece to go up on the walls of the station. Sherry Steele had the opportunity to sit down with Lou Lou Duchesse AKA Lauren Ashley Jiles to discuss her career as a burlesque dancer. Lauren is […]
With the walls decorated in her signed albums, RONN!E from Daybreak Star Radio interviews singer, songwriter, and actor Melody Mcarthur. Originally from the Treaty 8 territory, Melody is a proud member of the Woodland Cree nation. Melody’s musical talent and versatile voice lends itself to exploration within several genres. Being an independent artist allows for […]
RONN!E from Daybreak Star Radio got the opportunity to sit down with musical artist and actor Damien Castellane aka LUVSMOKEYY about his role in Netflix’s new movie Rez Ball. Already familiar with one another, the two banter back and forth about music, acting, and the experience of growing up on the rez. Damien Castellane plays […]
In a wonderful full circle moment, Daybreak Star Radio’s RONN!E and Sherry Steele interview Devin Sampson Craig about his role in Netflix’s new movie Rez Ball. Devin is no stranger to the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, having once worked here before his big break as Bryson in Rez Ball. Devin is from the Yakima […]
DJ Ev of Daybreak Star Radio, the only radio station that Indigenizes the airwaves, interviews artist Heather Johnston. Heather’s art was displayed at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center; her mix of aquatic influenced paintings and ledger-based art transformed the walls of the center into a vibrant feast for the senses. Heather Johnston is a […]
In this first Daybreak Star Radio book club interview, Nat Thorton eloquently leads the authors of What Side Are You On through questions concerning the military, the Church, migrants, and the myth of sovereignty. Michael “Mike” Wilson of the Tohono O’odham Nation is an activist in the Tucson area and has been involved in social […]
In this segment, Leanne Rye Brock shares the impacts that colonialism has on reproduction, child rearing, land re-matriation, traditional healing practices, and food sovereignty. Through story, research, theory, traditional knowledge systems, Leanne guides us to examine, understand, and reckon with the past, present, and future. Leanne highlights the intersection between traditional healing practices, addressing land […]
In a recent interview on Daybreak Star Radio, RONN!E spoke with filmmaker Sydney Freeland about her latest project, Rez Ball, which premieres on Netflix on September 27, 2024. Freeland, who co-wrote and directed the film, shared her journey into filmmaking, influenced by her Navajo heritage and passion for highlighting Indigenous stories. Freeland described Rez Ball […]
Daybreak Star Radio recently spotlighted Ash Da Hunter, a hip-hop artist from the Yavapai-Apache Nation, in an interview with DJ Red and RONN!E. Ash discussed how her love for storytelling and her cultural heritage inspired her to pursue a career in music. Her songs highlight Indigenous identity, resilience, and social justice, aiming to empower both […]
Daybreak Star Radio recently hosted Xiuhtezcatl Martinez for an insightful interview with DJ Noelani. Xiuhtezcatl, known for his dual roles as a climate activist and hip-hop artist, discussed his early involvement in environmental causes and his journey as an Indigenous leader. He began advocating for climate action at the age of six, eventually speaking at […]
