Tradition and Connection through Song
The Mashkiiziibii Youth Singers continue the tradition of cultural preservation by learning the singing and drumming skills that allow them to celebrate impactful moments and connect with Tribal Nations from across the country.
Interview
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Three questions…
Braydin explains the reason he is in the group is that he enjoys the community: it gives him purpose, and it empowers him to preserve his culture to the next generation. How does the music you perform or listen to empower you in your own life?
Nate, Zach, Braydin and Kendra talk about how they learned about drumming, singing and their culture from members of their family and the community at a powwow. What have you learned about yourself and your culture from family members or community events?
Nate talks about the connection he felt to singing and wanting to ‘sing all the time.’ Is there music you listen to or perform that you feel a strong connection to? Why?
Performance
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Song
“Honor Song”
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Project Credits
Producer
Ryan Hendricks
Videography
David Boffa
Ryan Hendricks
Ian Glodich
Editing
Ryan Hendricks
Sound
Zack Sieger
Captioning
Catie Pfeifer
Web Design
Charles Barrows
Norman Yuson Cuaño
Web Development
John Vieth
Tim Schneider
Graphic and Motion Design
Ian Glodich
Amanda Roslansky
Scott Stetson
Katie Campshure
Music Education Content
Darin Menk
Laurie Fellenz
Kathy Bartling
Educator Guide
Natasha Verhulst
Musicians
Nathaniel Ante
Zach Hartlev
Braydin Connors
Kendra Wolfe
Mashkiiziibii Youth Singers
Project Partner
Wisconsin School Music Association
Executive Producer
Ryan Hendricks
Director of Education
Megan Monday
Director of Television
Jon Miskowski
Special Thanks
Nathaniel Ante
Zach Hartlev
Christine Hulmer
Joe Corbine
Sheva Abeles-Allison
Pam Huston
Brian Trettin
Brooke Trettin
Ashland School District
Funding Provided By
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
Focus Fund for Education
Friends of PBS Wisconsin