Caption: Nake Nula Waun
Nake Nula Waun 

Native Sounds: Nake Nula Waun

Series: Native Sounds
From: AIROS
Length: 00:13:48

Production Assistant Tobias Grant (Omaha/Dakota/Dineh/Cherokee) talked with Frank about his group, his experience performing with Baby Bash and Paul Wall and NNW’s performance at the Native American Music Awards. Read the full description.

Nnw_small Nake Nula Waun (Nah-Kay, New-Lah, Wah- OO) or NNW is a Rap/Hip-Hop group from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Central South Dakota. The name Nake Nula Waun is a traditional Lakota phrase which means “I am always ready, at all times, for anything.” This phrase was used to describe warriors before they went into battle. NNW members consist of Frank Waln, Thomas Schmidt (currently serving a bid in the Marines), Andre Easter and Kodi DeNoyer.

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Piece Description

Nake Nula Waun (Nah-Kay, New-Lah, Wah- OO) or NNW is a Rap/Hip-Hop group from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Central South Dakota. The name Nake Nula Waun is a traditional Lakota phrase which means “I am always ready, at all times, for anything.” This phrase was used to describe warriors before they went into battle. NNW members consist of Frank Waln, Thomas Schmidt (currently serving a bid in the Marines), Andre Easter and Kodi DeNoyer.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Heart is on fire Nake Nula Waun Scars and Bars. independent 2011 00:30
Out of this world Nake Nula Waun Scars and Bars. independent 2011 00:30

Related Website

http://www.airos.org/audio/nativesounds/nnw.mp3