Vote for Hope Festival III Helps Kwatsan Voters Learn About the Candidates

On Saturday, November 24, 2012, Kwatsan Radio produced the Vote for Hope Festival III, providing an opportunity for candidates in the upcoming Tribal Council election to share their perspectives and plans with the Tribe’s voters.  Kwatsan Radio also streamed the event over the Internet in an effort to help our off-Reservation family learn more about those candidate who seek their votes.  Unfortunately, we ran into some technical difficulties and the video quality was poor with a lot of drops.  We’ve got Part One of the event here as an audio file for you to listen to, without all of that jerky video.  There are some skips, though, as a result of the drops.  But there’s quite a lot here that you may find helpful as you make your choices in this election.

Click on the icon below to listen to Part One:

Here’s an index to Part One:

2:11 - Lucinda Polk

5:35 - Claudette’s question to Lucinda (Should the Elder Plan payments be cut?)

6:56 - Lucinda’s answer

8:21 - Claudette’s introduction for opening statements

8:34 - Kenrick Escalanti

12:49 - Virgil Smith

13:57 - Emilio Escalanti

16:28 - Wayne Chaipos, Jr.

19:41 - Shawn Porter

22:51 - Cody Hartt

24:50 - Claudette reads candidate list

We’re working on additional parts, and we’ll be posting them up here so keep checking back for more!  Get informed, share with your family and friends, and GO VOTE!

JUST ADDED!  Two more parts are ready for YOU!

Click on the icon below to listen to Part Two:

Part Two features Fort Yuma’s own Willard Golding, Sr., and the Roadrunners, singing some bird songs to keep us all grounded and connected to our culture.

Click on the icon below to listen to Part Three:

Here’s an index to Part Three:

0:03 – DJ BGS

1:52 – Claudette’s first question (Should the Elder Plan payments be cut?)

2:55 – Emilio’s answer

5:03 – Wayne’s answer

6:57 – Kenrick’s answer

7:52 – Virgil’s answer

8:45 – Shawn’s answer

9:19 – Cody’s answer

10:30 – Claudette’s second question (What skills, education, and experience do you have and how have they prepared you to serve on the Council?)

11:23 – Cody’s answer

12:08 – Shawn’s answer

13:46 – Virgil’s answer

15:32 – Kenrick’s answer

16:04 – Wayne’s answer

17:47 – Emilio’s answer

18:32 – Claudette’s third question (Who knows who the Secretary of the Interior is?)

19:50 – Claudette’s fourth question (Who has read the Tribal Constitution?)

 

More parts to be added as soon as we can get ‘em edited, converted, and uploaded!  Be sure to let your family and friends know that NOW they have more access to the candidates than ever before!

KWATSAN RADIO—TOGETHER WE CONNECT!!!

Video World Premiere of “Almost Lover” from Recording Artist Heart Hays!!

Singing sensation, Heart Hays, opens her heart in a deeply personal song, “Almost Lover,” in her first music video, debuting here today. Heart’s versatility, her passion for her craft, and her unique voice combine to create a haunting video experience. Heart’s intensity, reflected in her native roots, mark this as an inimitable performance, a gift from a loving heart. By dedicating this video to her dear friend, Scotty Dugan, Heart is determined to mark his place in the world in the way he would most have appreciated and loved. This is also a thank you to her fans, who will see this as only one small aspect of her talent, and an introduction to future fans, who will be surprised by her range of styles and abilities. Sing on, Heart!

Here’s our interview with Heart Hays, enjoy!

Click for Interview –  Heart Hays

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And Now…Something for the Band Geeks!

DJ BGS here!  Over the past couple of days on Kwatsan Radio’s Facebook wall, you can find mention of the Quechan Indian Band and a documentary film, “Sousa on the Rez”, which looks at Indian bands of the past and present.  These subjects interest me as an old band geek, and I’m inspired to share a little clip of my trombone playing.  Sure, it’s a little rusty, but go ahead, have a listen!  Can you name that tune?

If you haven’t yet heard about “Sousa on the Rez”, you can learn more about this movie and its planned release in late 2012 on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SousaOnTheRez) or at www.sousaontherez.com.

Do you play a band instrument?  Shake the shyness and share a snippet of your talent, right here on Kwatsan Radio!

Artist Profile – Dustin Warner

DJ BGS here!  Miss me?  Well, I’m back, and I’m stoked to share with you another Artist Profile, exclusively for Kwatsan Radio and fans like you!

Dustin Warner is a Quechan/Navajo Indian whose love for playing music is currently expressed through Selanum, a hard rock band that he’s played with since 2010.  DJ BGS recently caught up with Dustin in cyberspace and wanted to know a bit more about him, his band, and his music.  Here’s what went down during our digital conversation.

DJ BGS:  Hey, Dustin!  Let the people know something about you and your music.

Dustin:  Sure, DJ BGS!  I am Quechan and Navajo on my dad’s side and French, German, and English on my mom’s side.  I live in Riverside, California, which is just a few hours from the Rez.

DJ BGS:  Cool!  How about this rockin’ band?  What’s going on with that?

Dustin:  My band is called Selanum. They formed in early 2010 and I joined in late 2010, with me playing bass and providing back-up vocals. We are a hard rock group and our songs and lyrics are pretty much an open forum. No topic is off-limits!

DJ BGS:  Wow!  Sounds like something expressive and real.  Something we need more of.  Tell us more about your songs.

Dustin:  Personally I tend to write songs that deal with personal, sociological, or political fallacies that I feel need to be addressed in order to progress the human race.

DJ BGS:  You also enjoy performing and playing live shows, right?  Any special places you’ve performed at with Selanum?

Dustin:  Playing live is what it’s all about.  We rocked the infamous Whiskey a Go Go in Hollywood last year.  Now that was a cool gig!

DJ BGS:  Has music always been a part of your life?

Dustin:  Oh, yeah.  I began playing music in the 5th grade (17 years ago), and I played through high school. While there, I got to play in different parts of the US as well as Australia. In those years, I was exposed to all kinds of music from all kinds of people. From classical to rap to rock to metal to bird songs, I listened to it all and just took it all in. All of that influences me one way or another. Music is a huge part of my life and I embrace it fully.

DJ BGS:  It’s clear that music truly affects you.

Dustin:  For me, it’s the best way to communicate ideas and emotions because I’m not very good otherwise.  Hahaha!

DJ BGS:  Hahaha!  I hear you on that, Dustin!  Okay, Dustin.  Thanks so much for talking with me and helping Kwatsan Radio fans learn more about some of the amazing Quechan artists we’ve got out and about in the world.  Best of luck to you!

Dustin:  Thank you, DJ BGS.  Kwatsan Radio ROCKS!

There you have it, Kwatsan Radio fans!  Check out Dustin’s band Selanum on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/selanum.  They’ve got music there, as well as more about the band and upcoming shows.

We’ve also got a couple of Selanum’s tunes RIGHT HERE for you!

“Trust”

“My Day”

Artist Profile – Fredrick Andrews

Kwatsan Radio is pleased to share with you some of wonderful flute music being made by Fredrick Andrews, a Quechan/Hopi Indian who is also the owner of Yaapa’ Studio, based in Second Mesa, Arizona.  Fredrick recently spent some time on the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation to visit family and he made a point of contacting Kwatsan Radio’s very own DJ BGS so we could let everyone know what Fredrick and Yaapa’ Studio is up to these days.

DJ BGS:  Hi, Fredrick!  Please tell me about yourself, your Tribal background, your music, and your studio.

Fredrick:  Hello, DJ BGS!  Glad to have a chance to share with you and the Kwatsan Radio fans.  I am Quechan and Hopi, and I live out in Hopi Country, Second Mesa, Arizona.  My Grandmother is Myra Andrews.  I have a couple of CDs to share.  The first CD is entitled, “Yoi Mas-sa, Wings of the Rain”, and it contains my original flute music.  The other CD, ”Break-up to Make-Up”, features the music of Edward Nequatewa, a nephew of mine who is also from Hopi Country.  Edward is Hopi, 20 years old, and sings with the Hopi pow-wow group, The Sun Star Singers.  And ladies, he’s single!  He has been singing for about 8 years.  This is his first solo album and is working on his second.

DJ BGS:  How about sharing a little bit about your studio?

Fredrick:  Okay!  I have started up a little recording studio out here in Second Mesa called “YAAPA STUDIO”. It’s already been going for 3 years now.  I have recorded an artist by the name of “Moontee Sinquah”, and I just recently worked with the pow-wow group, “Cathedral Lakes Singers”.  My studio has a page here on Facebook, so be sure to “Like” it!

DJ BGS:  I really enjoy your music.  Have you been playing long?

Fredrick:  I have been performing for nearly 18 years and have performed at the University Of Notre Dame in 1997, then in Chihuahua, Mexico, in 2004, and also performed for Bishops of the Catholic Church, Tibetan Monks, and Tribal dignitaries.  In March 2012, I will be traveling to Osaka, Japan, to perform at the Minpaku Museum of Ethnology.  Oh, and remember that CD of mine I shared with you?  That CD is my second, and I’m currently working on my third CD, and it’s scheduled to be released in 2012.  I would like it if you did put up a clip from each of CDs I left with you.

DJ BGS:  You got it, Fredrick!  Thanks for the info and the music.  I’ll try to get this written up in the next few days and posted.

Fredrick:  Thank you!  I look forward to seeing it on Kwatsan Radio. Thanks again!

For more information about Yaapa Studios, be sure to visit their wall on Facebook here:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yaapa-Studios/203366683032042

Here’s a beautiful song from Fredrick’s CD, “Yoi Mas-sa, Wings of the Rain”.  The song is called, “Mah-si Kwa-yoo”, and it’s Track 13 from that CD.

And here’s something unique from Edward Nequatewa’s CD, “Break-up to Make-Up”.  Here’s “All Dem Girlz”.  Enjoy!

Psssst…Another “Modern Mischief” is available RIGHT NOW!

Hello!  DJ BGS here, letting you know about Show 4, originally broadcast on 04/26/2010 — only on Kwatsan Radio — is now available on our website for you to access any time you need to satisfy your fix for some of the best and freshest alternative indy rock out there.  So listen up, share it with your friends, and let us know how we’re doing!

Part 1:  “Neon Noose”, by Golden Triangle; “Mary Entertaining”, by Rob Laufer; “Surrender”, by Cheap Trick; “Drunk Girls”, by LCD Soundsystem.

Part 2:  “Killing Kind”, by Shark Speed; “See Waves”, by Nice Nice; “Transparent”, by Awesome Color; “May Day Revisited”, by Mojib.

Part 3:  “Tongue Twister Typo”, by Black Market; “Alright (Sha-La-La)”, by Burnt Ones; “Mixtapes”, by Plushgun.

Part 4:  “Come Saturday”, by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart; “Process of Elimination”, by The Endtables; “Dark Days”, by Chin Chin; “Ceremony”, by New Order.

Keep checking in with us here at Kwatsan Radio!  We’re bringing you more of what you want — more music, more culture, more news, and more more!

Are you still up for some more “Modern Mischief”?

Ask and you shall receive!  Here’s Show #3, originally aired on 04/11/2010, and mixed together by DJ BGS.  Check out this fine batch of tunes.

Part 1:  “Friendly Ghost”, by Harlem; “Stranger”, by Dr. Dog; “Cold Spring”, by Cymbals Eat Guitars; “Oh Centra”, by Javelin.

Part 2:  “Hollywood”, by Codeine Velvet Club; “Give Up the Ghosts”, by Motion Turns It On; “Subliminal Message”, by Happy Birthday.

Part 3:  “Breakneck Speed”, by Tokyo Police Club; “Fireworks”, by Polock; “Raindrops”, by Grand Hallway.

Part 4:  “Black Sheep”, by Suckers; “Frisbee in the Rain”, by The Catholic Comb; “Backstreet Lovers”, by The Crookes; “Drunk Girls”, by LCD Soundsystem.

And please don’t forget — let us know how you like the music!

What? MORE of “Modern Mischief”?

Yes, yes, I know.  You’re welcome!  For those fans of modern, indy alt-rock music, DJ BGS puts together “Modern Mischief” and right here for you, he’s got the second show, originally broadcast on Kwatsan Radio back on 04/08/2010.  Give it a listen!

Part 1:  “Come Saturday”, by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart; “Bright Idea”, by Downtown/Union; “Things You Go Through”, by Apollo Ghosts; “Hey You”, by Summer Cats.

Part 2:  “Tough Love”, by Regrets & Brunettes; “Something Unreal”, by ExNorwegian; “Debaser”, by Pixies; “1901″, by Phoenix; “Krafty”, by New Order.

Part 3:  “Young Hearts Spark Fire”, by Japandroids; “Made Up of Tiny Little Lights”, by We All Have Hooks for Hands; “Feel Better”, by Schooner.

Part 4:  “Siren Songs”, by Battle Flags; “Red River”, by Rocky Votolato; “Trees”, by Thrushes.

And be sure to let DJ BGS know how he’s doing!  Nyuunthxa!

Need your Modern Mischief fix?

DJ BGS here.  Miss me?  Been longing for some mischief…some Modern Mischief?  Well, here you go!  Episode 1, originally aired in March 2010, is here in 4 parts!

Part 1:  “We Are the Men (You’ll Grow to Love Soon)”, by Let’s Wrestle; “Toomerhead”, by The Coathangers; “Arm Over Arm”, by Screaming Females; “Real”, by Four O’Clock Balloon.

Part 2:  “Loxtep”, by Annuals; “Love is All”, by Repetition; “Young Hearts Spark Fire”, by Japandroids; “If This is Love”, by Darlings.

Part 3:  “Hope Child”, by Free Energy; “Heaven’s on Fire”, by The Radio Dept.; “Deny All”, by Bettie Serveert; “Cut Off Your Hands”, by Turn Cold; “Clew Haywood”, by The Octagon.

Part 4:  “Quiet Little Voices”, by We Were Promised Jetpacks; “Pink Sabbath”, by Dananananaykroyd; “Running Away”, by The Perms; “King Basement”, by Thunderhawks.

Give my show a listen and let me know what you think by sharing your comments below!  Remember…this was my first show on Kwatsan Radio, so be gentle!  Hahahaha!

REPEAT AFTER ME: Kwatsan Words/Phrases

Kumathum! (Hello) In this posting you will be able to listen to our Words/Phrases provided by you our listener. Enjoy and try to use these words in your everyday life with your family and loved ones!!

Nyuunxa! (See you later) – Kwatsan Radio Family

JUNE
Ka’theek – Come here

Ka’nuk – Sit down

Xya Tu’uup – Swimming

Na’ay-Father (female)

Kavook-Stand up

Matheek-Beans

Nyuunxa – See you later

JULY
Counting 1-5 with Keely

Matheek Axwett, Red Beans

Xatalwe, Coyote by Thrill House

Avil E’emoom, I’m going to the hill

Axot Moovak, I’m well, how are you?

Kwenamii, Warrior by: SPC David Salinas US Army (Kwatsan)