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RC012 Music as Activism with Darren Thompson

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Darren Thompson, Ojibwe flute player, journalist, and organizer from the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Reservation in Northern Wisconsin, is here to talk about his experience as a journalist and activist. He shares how his work as a musician has informed his activism and his dedication to preserving his culture.

Plus, as a special gift, you can get a download of an MP3 from Darren’s upcoming Native American flute album to go along with this episode by becoming a patron at patreon.com/risecollective.

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In the episode you’ll hear about:

  • Darren’s background and how he taught himself to play the traditional flute
  • How Darren has viewed his music as activism
  • The under-education of people around him in college regarding native American life and history

For the full show notes and links, visit therisecollective.org/ep13

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