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Alphabet Rockers feat. Kanyon "CoyoteWoman" Sayers​-​Roods - This is Ohlone Land (Introduction)

from The Love (GRAMMY​®​-​nominated) by Alphabet Rockers

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Join us in honoring the Ohlone land - where we recorded the album "THE LOVE." Hear affirmations for our time, from generations committed to change.

THE STORY
We recorded “This is Ohlone Land” with a diverse community of two spirit artists and drummers. Each person brought their intentionality into our studio at Zoo Labs, with thoughtful clarity of which drums we had permission to record for non-Native American listeners. Mariposa Villaluna envisioned the honoring of the land and produced the artists, inviting Kaitlin & Tommy to the Bay Area Two Spirit Pow Wow, the San Francisco Library Two Spirit Storytime, and to other community gatherings to create a safe and meaningful connection for what would become this album’s introduction. Kanyon “CoyoteWoman” Sayers-Roods has done land acknowledgement at many of the Alphabet Rockers performances, and has inspired us to continue this work in the many places in the United States that we perform. At the close of the track, you hear the voices of the Alphabet Rockers youth and their/our families, sharing affirmations, the foundation of “The Love."

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In California, there are in excess of 250 languages. 250 distinct cultures and communities. Becoming familiar with these nations, these peoples is so very important.
Coast Miwok
Bay Miwok
Karkin
Chochenyo
Tamyen
Ramatush
Awaswas
Rumsen
Mutsen
Chalon
Salinan
Yokut
Esselen
Those are just a few of what we recognize Central Coastal California Bay Area.
This album was recorded on Ohlone land with our community—YOU.
You are powerful.
You are brave.
You're brilliant
You believe me.
You ask questions.
You accept me.
You stand up for people who don't look like you.
You make new friends.
You show us that we are still changing.
You are legacy.
There's only one you.
You are the love.
You are the love.

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from The Love (GRAMMY​®​-​nominated), released August 8, 2019
CREDITS
Produced by Kevin McCann. Vocals produced by Kevin McCann. Lead Vocals, Clapper Stick and many drums: Kanyon “CoyoteWoman” Sayers-Roods. Drums: Angel Adeyoha, Koja Adeyoha, Mariposa Villaluna, M. Zamora, Kanyon “CoyoteWoman” Sayers-Roods, Tommy Shepherd. Vocals: Celestina Pearl, Esperanza Carter-Pearl, Nizhoni Ellenwood, Pálxcqíwn Ellenwood, Mariposa Villaluna, Kaitlin McGaw, Tommy Shepherd, Lillian Ellis, Zoe Ellis, Maya Fleming, Jackson Fleming, Arayah Fleming, Masahin Mujahid, Raymond Fleming, Anna Maria Luera, Tommy Shepherd III, Adhi Nagraj, Kiran Nagraj, Kim McDonald, Kali de Jesus, Ania de Jesus, Martin de Jesus. Special Advisor: Mariposa Villaluna. Recorded at Zoo Labs, Oakland; Engineer: Kevin McCann

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