Navajo Punk Rockers
Navajo Punk Rockers

Blackfire, a trio of siblings, delivers a wake-up call to the masses with indelible lyrics and arena-rocking goodness.

 (12/1/2006)
Los Na's Revolution
Los Na's Revolution

With a strong focus and an even stronger political message, Los Nativos' second album, "Red Star Fist," packs quite a punch.

 (11/21/2006)
(Pronounced Shadow-Wise)
(Pronounced Shadow-Wise)

With a degree in anthropology, Muscogee (Creek) rapper and zealous activist Shadowyze provides listeners with mindful lyrics and good beats.

 (11/13/2006)
Dia de los Nativos
Dia de los Nativos

Los Nativos' hip-hop album "Dia de los Muertos" is packed with hard-hitting political rhymes, indigenous pride and hypnotic sound.

 (11/7/2006)
A Bad Rap
A Bad Rap

Night Shield's label is producing great Native hip hop, but he should leave the rapping to other artists.

 (10/29/2006)

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)

  • A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.

  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

  • A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.


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