Native Sounds: Native Roots

John Williams

Native Sounds: Native Roots

Series: Native Sounds
From: AIROS
Length: 00:09:50

Tobias Grant (Omaha) interviews his uncle John Williams of Native Roots. Read the full description.

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Playing: Native Sounds: Native Roots
From: AIROS

Johnwilliams3_small John Williams is Sisseton-Dakota and Chippewa. He started playing instruments in middle school and has since grown his musical talents to span over a wide-range of instruments. John is a founding member of the Native Reggae band Native Roots. Today, John is active in the band as their keyboard player. Native Roots promotes unity among all people. The band has won numerous awards and their dedication to their causes, as well as the Native content and themes, have helped them stand out amongst other Reggae bands.

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Piece Description

John Williams is Sisseton-Dakota and Chippewa. He started playing instruments in middle school and has since grown his musical talents to span over a wide-range of instruments. John is a founding member of the Native Reggae band Native Roots. Today, John is active in the band as their keyboard player. Native Roots promotes unity among all people. The band has won numerous awards and their dedication to their causes, as well as the Native content and themes, have helped them stand out amongst other Reggae bands.

Musical Works

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Rub a Reggae Music	Native Roots	Rain Us Love.	SOAR	2001	01:00
Gotta Know	Native Roots	Celebrate.	SOAR	2007	01:00