Rosebud Sioux hip-hop artist Frank Waln of Nake Nula Waun has just released a new track called Swagged Out Brave Heart of a Lion that focuses on the warrior spirit. This electrified hip-hop track is sure to pump up your lion hearted energy and adds to the ever-growing catalogue of this Native American Music Award winner. DOWNLOAD: Frank Waln - "Swagged Out Brave Heart Of A Lion"
Multi-NAMMY nominated Nake Nula Waun have been making a big noise in the last couple of years from their home community of Rosebud in Sioux territory, South Dakota. This month they were featured as Artist of the Month on Aboriginal Sounds, a radio program hosted by Brian Lush of Rockwired.com.
This radio program includes an interview with Nake Nula Waun band member Frank Waln, where he speaks about the creation of their new album, The Definition, their fan's reaction to the album and future plans for the band.
To top it all off, Nake Nula Waun is the first hip-hop act to be featured as Artist of the Month on Rockwired.com. A great honour for the group and for Indigenous hip-hop alike.
To listen to audio of the radio show check out "Aboriginal Sounds" on Rockwired.
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From Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakaota, rap/hip-hop group Nake Nula Waun took their name from the Lakota phrase which means "I am always ready, at all times, for anything". While the phrase originates in describing warriors preparing for battle, the band carries the message as a testament to youth and those who live with oppression and poverty. They use music to break through racial and economic boundaries to pursue their passion, and to promote suicide prevention for youth and people of the Plains Reservations. The message, and music, are strong. This track is from their album The Definition.
STREAM: Nake Nula Waun feat. Gunner K. & Kilo Trackz - "Till the Nightz Gone"
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