16. Phillip Blanchett

Phillip Blanchett speaks about how his Indigenous roots influence his music and what it was like to be raised in rural Alaska. Phillip shares with Michael how his band Pamyua honors the Yupik traditions and encourages native youth to grasp their identity through music, art, and culture. Listen in as they discuss sharing a positive message and representing their communities with music, as well as what makes Phillip human.Recorded at California WorldFest in Nevada County Fairgrounds, CA CONNECT FURTHER:https://www.pamyua.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2M8PVNl4h0SpE23a6Z6BOWNEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.comPODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists ManagementArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse CollectiveInstrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Anthony Thoen