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Joanne Shenandoah on the Campbell Conversations

WRVO | By Grant Reeher
Published June 14, 2015 at 5:05 PM EDT
Joanne Shenandoah

This week on the Campbell Conversations, host Grant Reeher talks with the internationally acclaimed Oneida Nation singer and songwriter Joanne Shenandoah.  They discuss music, peacemaking, and politics, as well as her recent work to reduce violence among Native American children.  Their political conversation touches upon the tensions among the Nations of the Iroquois when it comes to policies like casino gambling. 

Below is a selection of songs, published with permission from Joanne Shenandoah

09_weight_of_the_world_reprise.mp3
Title: Weight of the World Reprise Artist: Leah Shenandoah Album: Spektra, 2013. Melody & Lyrics by Leah Shenandoah; music produced and written by JJ Boogie.

10_zion.mp3
Title: Zion Artist: Leah Shenandoah Album: Spektra, 2013. Melody & Lyrics by Leah Shenandoah; music produced and written by JJ Boogie.

11_eagle_cries.mp3
Title: Eagle Cries Artist: Joanne Shenandoah Album: Eagle Cries, 2001. Music & Lyrics by Joanne Shenandoah; produced by Tom Wasinger and Joanne Shenandoah.

03_mother_of_nations.mp3
Title: Mother of Nations Artist: Joanne Shenandoah Album: Peacemaker's Journey, 2000. Music & Lyrics by Joanne Shenandoah; produced by Tom Wasinger and Joanne Shenandoah.
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Grant Reeher
Grant Reeher is a Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship. He is also creator, host and program director of “The Campbell Conversations” on WRVO, a weekly regional public affairs program featuring extended in-depth interviews with regional and national writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals.
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