Jeneda Benally – Punk Rock for Hope and Healing

On today’s episode I speak with Jeneda Benally, a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, and one half of the multi-award winning duo Sihasin. Jeneda and her brother Clayson Benally are from the Diné (Navajo) Nation in Northern Arizona. Together with their family, they grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life. Today they create a politically-charged explosive organic sound out of just bass, drums and vocals, inspiring their listeners with a punk backbone, softened by a folk heart, thumping by pop and international sounds, and based in Navajo Rhythm. 

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Made in collaboration with Hudson Mohawk Magazine, with editing by Moses Nagel.

More info about Jeneda Benally and Sihasin at:
Sihasin.com
IG @jenedabenally + @sihasin_band
TW @sihasin_music
FB.com/Sihasin

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