Wednesday, January 7 - Music Maker: Annie Humphrey:
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Annie Humphrey, on vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, erases social boundaries with engaging lyrics about the realities of life. Her singing and songwriting are a potent combination of intelligence, wisdom and compassion. The title cut of her new CD, Edge of America, was chosen by film director/producer Chris Eyre to be a part of his new feature film’s soundtrack. After working with Annie’s music, he renamed the film Edge of America. Annie shines as an artist of substance and promise focusing on the experiences of America. Join us for our Music Maker Edition featuring Annie Humphrey of the Ojibway Nation.

Monday, February 16 - Music Maker Edition: Black Eagle:
The second time around was the charm for members of a drum group from a northern New Mexico tribe. Not only has Black Eagle, a drum group from Jemez Pueblo, been nominated for a Grammy Award a second time, they are the one's bringing home the coveted award for the Best Native American Music Album. The CD, "Flying Free" is a unique blend of traditional powwow style drumming, lyrics sung in the Towa language and the charisma of Tom Bee of Sound of America Records. What's it like to be in the glitter and spotlight of the entertainment world? How have the ingredients of style and language afforded them an award-winning album? Guests include George Toya/Black Eagle and Emmett Yepa/Black Eagle and Tom Bee/Sound of America Records.

Monday, March 22 - Music Maker: Lucie Idlout
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Native singers and songwriters are using contemporary rhythms and styles in declaring the spirit and legacy of First Nations people. One of the latest voices originates from the newest of Canada’s territories – Nunavut. Inuk singer and songwriter Lucie Idlout’s powerful voice has been compared to the crooning of Etta James and the throaty energy of Janis Joplin. Lucie’s musical style is in your face and unassailable, and definitely not for the fainthearted. Her debut CD ‘E5770 - My Mother’s Name’ is our highlighted musical choice for March. What drives this brave woman’s music? And what influence does her traditional Inuk culture have on her contemporary style?

Tuesday, April 20 - Music Maker Edition: In Studio with Jana:(Listen in RealAudio…)
As beautiful as she is talented, this award-winning Lumbee pop singer is the first Native to make the Billboard Dance Music charts and has been referred to as the Native J-Lo. Despite growing acclaim, media attention, and a cross-cultural/cross-genre entertainment style, this 'urban Indian' has embraced her Native heritage. Aside from music, she nurtures her message of education to all young people. The high-energy, rave dance beat will radiate from Studio 49 as Jana joins us live for our April 2004 Music Maker Edition.

Tuesday, May 18 - Music Maker Edition: Eyabay:
Cultures around the world use the drum. There are however, certain characteristics of drumming that are unique to Indigenous North American peoples. Take for instance powwow music. A drum group from Red Lake, Minnesota is well known for their distinctive sound that has warranted them a nomination for the Best Powwow Recording at the 6th Annual Native American Music Awards. Their newest CD release has had reviews of upholding that unique style. What’s their awarding-winning sound? Where will you be able to find them on the powwow trail? Guest are members of the drum group Eyabay.

Friday, June 18 - Music Maker Edition: Steve Williams:
Steve Williams knew from the moment he played his first gig, at the age of fourteen, that he wanted to be a musician. For the last 16 years, Steve has devoted his life to his music and the ministry. Ordained a minister by The American Indian Full Gospel Association, Steve has traveled across the U.S. and Canada performing his blues inspired music. Steve has shared the stage with Litefoot, Martha Redbone, and Irene Bedard. He released his first album "Change" on CPR Music Group in 2003, which has been Nominated for Best Blues Album by the 2004 Indian Summer Music Awards.

Thursday, July 15 - Music Maker of the Month:
Clark Tenakhongva is Hopi from the village of Hotevilla. He grew up singing traditional Hopi songs and speaking the language. But like so many Native children across the country, he was discouraged and even punished for speaking his traditional language. His experience has come full circle as Clark is now recording songs in his native tongue. But unlike most musicians, his singing career wasn’t planned, it was more of an accident. Now he’s traveled the country and even to Italy to sing Hopi songs. His collection is on his CD, “Songs from the Hopi Mesas.” Clark Tenakhongva is our Music Maker of the Month.

Friday, August 20 - Music Maker of the Month: Joy Harjo: (Listen in RealAudio…)
Long-time poet and sassy musician Joy Harjo is releasing her first CD in six years. The girl who grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and who attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico now makes her home in Hawaii. But she’s not forgetting home and her roots in this CD that blends her Muskogee tribal music with jazz and rock. “Native Joy for Real,” features song-chant-jazz-tribal fusion. As her promotional material states, you can sing, dance, cry and even laugh to her music. Joy Harjo is our Music Maker of the Month.

Thursday, September 23 - Noon - 2pm EST:
Storytelling and Music Making:
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For this two-hour special we will bring you a small sample of all the cultural events taking place during the weeklong opening celebration. Dozens of storytellers, dancers, and demonstrators will come to Washington, D.C. to share their cultures with the public. Guests to be announced.

Friday, October 15 - Music Maker Edition: Te Kupu A.K.A. Dean Hapeta: (Listen in RealAudio…)
The music of the Maori people in New Zealand is being blended with both rap and reggae by one musician. Te Kupu is using the world of music to help reflect the cultural metamorphosis in his life. The CD, “Reo Maori Remixes,” has received the Tui Award at the 2003 New Zealand awards for the Best Mana Maori Album. How do his songs reflect the Maori culture and also show the differences between the Maori and North American Native cultures? Our guest is Dean Hapeta, a.k.a. D. Word, a.k.a. Te Kupu.

Friday, November 12- Music Maker: Cozad Family & Friends: (Listen in RealAudio…)
The Cozad singers are a group of nine brothers, their father and several nephews who sing traditional Kiowa Gourd Dance songs. Their new CD was recorded live at the 34th Annual Southern California Indian Center Pow Wow. Many of their songs were composed by their father Leonard Cozad, Sr. who also taught his boys songs of their grandparents. What do the songs mean and represent? Guests include Leonard Cozad, Jr.

Friday, December 17 - Music Maker: “Beautiful Beyond: Christian Songs in Native Languages:”
The release of "Beautiful Beyond" coincided with the grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. It features 33 hymns from Indigenous people of North America, including Hawaii. 500 years ago, at the time of the first contact between Indigenous people and Europeans, more than 300 indigenous languages existed, according to the Indigenous Language Institute. Today less than 200 indigenous languages are still spoken, and many are in danger of dying out. Music is one way Native people have learned to keep and protect their languages. Guests include Gerald Hill, President of the Indigenous Language Institute and Ed Wapp, Musicologist and member of the CD’s Native Advisory Committee.