American Classical Voices

Series produced by KHFM

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Diné musicologist and pianist Renata Yazzie presents works by North American Indigenous composers and performers in one-hour episodes which include extended conversations with artists and special guests.

American Classical Voices explores the work and personal experiences of Indigenous classical musicians, providing listeners with a unique opportunity to discover new music by living composers, including many radio premieres.


7 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Episode 1- Charles Shadle
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with Choctaw composer Charles Shadle, and shares the world premiere of his symph...

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  • Added: Dec 30, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 2- Raven Chacon
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with the recipient of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in music, Diné composer Raven Chac...

  • Added: Dec 30, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
Episode 3- Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and special guest, Chickas...

Bought by WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Dec 30, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 4- Jacqueline Wilson
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with Yakama bassoonist and composer Jaqcueline Wilson, and shares selections fro...

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  • Added: Dec 30, 2022
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 6- Connor Chee
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with fellow Diné pianist and composer Connor Chee, and shares piano works from t...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 7-Juantio Becenti
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie chats with Diné composer Juantio Becenti, and shares four of his chamber pieces, inclu...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 8- Louis Ballard
From: KHFM
Series: American Classical Voices
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In this episode, Diné pianist and musicologist Renata Yazzie features the late Quapaw-Cherokee composer Louis Ballard. Hear some of his major works...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 1