Martha Redbone
Roots Music Activist | Blending Indigenous & African Sounds
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Martha Redbone is an acclaimed roots music storyteller blending her Native American and African-American heritage to create a unique American folk sound. As the creator of the multi-award-winning Bone Hill: The Concert, Redbone's performances celebrate the Appalachian cultural legacy of her Kentucky forebears.
Her music has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered and in The New York Times, earning her recognition as a leading voice preserving indigenous narratives. Redbone's keynotes inspire audiences to explore the rich diversity of American musical traditions.
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