Five Points International interviews Tuscarora culture bearer Pura Fe!
Channel: Corey Harris' Five Points International
Date: 15/01/2021

Born and raised in NYC, the amazing Pura Fe is an indigenous activist, vocalist, musician, artisan and freedom fighter.  A member of North Carolina's Tuscarora Nation through her mother's lineage, she also has roots in Puerto Rico on her father's side.  In this informative and wide-ranging interview, she talks about her growing up under the tutelage Duke Ellington (her mother sang with him), her life in activism and her role as a founding member of Ulali, the legendary Native American women's singing group.  Pura Fe is also a cousin of jazz great Thelonious Monk on her mother's side and gives an in-depth explanation of the family's history and genealogy.  If you are interested in true American history, the intersection of indigenous and African culture in North America, then this is one interview that you won't want to miss!

Pura Fé won a Nammy (Native American Music Award) for Best Female Artist for ‘Follow Your Hearts Desire’. She also won the L’Académie Charles Cros Award (French Grammy) for Best World Album for her ‘Tuscarora Nation Blues’ album.

For more information visit: purafe.com 


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