The event coincides with the 85th annual Hopi Show at the Museum of Northern Arizona where Kabotie is currently Artist in Residence. ‘Yoties’ is a collection of ten reggae/rock songs that focus on issues related to the indigenous people and lands of the Colorado Plateau. For example, ‘Don’t Worry Be Hopi’ summarizes the history of the Hopi from mythic past to present struggles with the industrial mining community. ‘Freedom Song’ is the story of the Pueblo Revolt in which the Tewa, ... view more »
The event coincides with the 85th annual Hopi Show at the Museum of Northern Arizona where Kabotie is currently Artist in Residence. ‘Yoties’ is a collection of ten reggae/rock songs that focus on issues related to the indigenous people and lands of the Colorado Plateau. For example, ‘Don’t Worry Be Hopi’ summarizes the history of the Hopi from mythic past to present struggles with the industrial mining community. ‘Freedom Song’ is the story of the Pueblo Revolt in which the Tewa, Hopi, Keres, Tiwa, Zuni, and Towa nations of New Mexico and Arizona freed themselves from the inquisitional rule of Spain in 1680. ‘Brown in This Town’ addresses racial profiling and relates Kabotie’s own experience of being arrested in Coconino County. ‘The River’ is an award winning song that cries out for North America’s most endangered river, The Colorado. ‘Yoties’ was recorded by Bill Palmer at Frogville Studios in Santa Fe, NM, and features the talents of Alec “Xoi-Wolf” Tippet on lead guitar, Hunter Eagleman RedDay on Bass, Andrew “djSOE” Baker on drums, and Ed Kabotie on guitar/vocals. Supporting Tha ‘Yoties at the IrieZona Reggae Rockout will be New Mexico reggae/rock sensation, INNASTATE, with Kabotie’s son, Rylan on bass/vocals, and lifelong friend Adrian Wall on vocals/guitar. The return of Twin Rivers will open the show. A portion of all ticket sales will go to fund a Native American emerging artist award to be presented in September at the Museum of Northern Arizona in honor and remembrance of Tha ‘Yoties dear friend, renowned artist, Bahe Whitethorne Jr. The IrieZona Reggae Rockout happens Saturday, June 30th, 2018, 7:30pm-11:30PM at the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff, AZ. All Ages Show!
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