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Reclaiming the Sound Waves: with Connor Chee, Fri 11/10 @ 3pm

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM

Published October 27, 2023 at 10:12 AM EDT

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize Native American's vibrant culture, history, and contributions.

Navajo pianist and composer Connor Chee (graduate of the Eastman School) has embarked on a mission to translate traditional Navajo vocables to the modern piano.

Host Scott Blankenship talks with Chee about his artistic process, the importance of preserving Navajo music for future generations, and the Land Back movement.

PLAYLIST
Mozart: Piano sonata no. 16 K.
Connor Chee: The Navajo Piano
Navajo Vocable for Piano no. 9
Navajo Vocable for Piano no. 10
Navajo Vocable for Piano no. 11
Navajo Vocable for Piano no. 12

Connor Chee: Scenes from Dinétah: Horses, Weaving, Fry Bread, Stars

Connor Chee: Melody for Kinyaa'áanii Nos. 1 and 2

Connor Chee: Emergence: Beginnings, Air Spirits, Resilience

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize Native American's vibrant culture, history, and contributions.

Connor Chee: Unbroken – Music for the Navajo Code Talkers

Read an interview with Connor Chee.