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Inside the Creative Galaxy of Two-Spirit Artist Marca Cassity
Episode 322nd November 2023 • Beyond the Art • KOSU
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Ever been intrigued by the melodic fusion of cultural heritage, personal experiences, and exploration of gender diversity? Join us as we navigate the creative journey of the exceptional Native American artist, Marca Cassity, and discover how their music serves as a beacon of change and acceptance, transforming the narrative through the power of indigenous sounds. 

Delve into Marca's life as a musician and a licensed marriage and family therapist, and how their experiences as an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation, and a queer person in the Bible Belt, play a significant role in their art. Take a closer look at their music video 'How Long' and their album '2Sacred'. Understand how the incorporation of native words, and the influence of their great grandmother, grandparent's leadership and collaborations with Indian Collective and Osage Nation Foundation, inspire their creative process. 

The journey doesn't stop there. Listen as Marca shares their plans to tour, promote their album, and perform at the National LGBT Task Force and Brooklyn Americana. Experience Marca's candid discussion about their challenges navigating their white-passing identity, their personal journey as an indigenous, two-spirit artist, and the labor of love it took to create their album. Learn about Marca's future aspirations to host a community choir, the possibility of a Two-Spirit Festival in Tulsa, and their stand on important conversations surrounding discrimination against black, indigenous people of color. Engage in their enlightening conversation, and understand the power of music and cultural heritage in shaping the world.

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