Team Members
Waqaa! Meet Jermaine Jackson, a creative spirit known as Saint Jermaine, who dances between the worlds of music, sports, and storytelling. Born amidst the rugged beauty of Fairbanks, Alaska, and raised in the vibrant heart of Anchorage, Jermaine embodies a unique tapestry woven from his Black American and Yupik heritage, rooted in the Western Alaskan […]
Tokala Tatum is deeply rooted in his Native American heritage, hailing from the Yakama and Rosebud Sioux tribes. While he embraces the beauty of his culture’s dance, song, and traditions, he also acknowledges the harsher realities that often go unspoken—such as the trauma, loss, and struggles faced by Indigenous people today. These experiences led him […]
Evan Lott: An Ode to Melodic Beginnings Greetings! I’m Evan Lott, but in the world of rhythm and beats, just Ev will do. My roots trace back to the windswept beauty of Island St. Paul, with the lively cityscape of Seattle being my birthplace and my playground. Music is the language of my spirit, a […]
Noelani Keahi (they/he/she) Aloha mai kākou! I am Noelani, affectionately known to many as Noe. I am a māhū multicultural Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) and reconnecting Yoʻeme/Yaqui relative. I was born and raised in the Diaspora of Turtle Island on the lands of the Southern Paiute people, also known as Las Vegas, Nevada. I now […]
RONN!E, the Blue Eyed Native is a Two-Spirit artist and designer from the (Sƛ̕púlmx) Cowlitz Tribe of Washington.
Summer Joy is not just another radio host; she’s a connoisseur of eclectic musical tastes with a penchant for Latin American rock, Freestyle, R&B, and Dance music. Born with the vibrant rhythms of Latin America in her heart, Summer is sharing these beats with the world. With roots deep in the Latin music scene, she […]
Aya! Meet Red, The Heartbeat of New Music Aya! In the vibrant tapestry of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, there’s a member whose life is a symphony of varied melodies—meet Red, also known as pika alemwa. Her soul dances to the beat of all music genres, and her dedication to auditory exploration knows […]
Julian Taylor’s Jukebox, a new 3-hour radio show, launches this coming Sunday as thepopular ELMNT-FM, Spirit of Toronto, afternoon drive-show host and established roots musician creates his own music show. One of Canada’s best-loved musicians, Julian Taylor, has a new syndicated radio show, airing weekly on stations across Canada and is sharing it with Daybreak Star […]
Embark on the Journey: Allen Pinkham Jr.’s “EO EST” Greetings to all tuning in, I’m Allen Pinkham Jr., a man whose roots delve deep into the rich soil of our heritage as a proud member of the Wallowa and Palouse bands of the Nez Perce tribe. For three decades, I’ve dedicated my life to […]
Hip Hop & EDM by DJ Big Rez of the Lummi Nation
Markus Teuton, citizen of the Cherokee Nation and student majoring in Jazz Studies and History at the University Of Washington. Host of Indigenous Jazz on Daybreak Star Radio.
Indigenous peoples uphold many of the planet’s healthiest ecosystems, rich in biodiversity, and systems essential to the security of global food production, fresh water, and ultimately, the Earth’s climate. We believe that the peoples who call these places home are the best guardians of their cultures’ vital birthplaces, and that supporting the rights and livelihoods […]
