Shawnee Kish Is Coming Home: The Mohawk Two-Spirit Artist on Country Music, Identity, and What She Wants Indigenous Kids to Know

Mohawk Two-Spirit singer-songwriter Shawnee Kish has always told honest stories. Now she’s telling them in country music, and she says it feels like the most authentic version of herself yet. We sat down with the award-winning vocalist and advocate to talk about her bold new chapter, her upcoming single “Hold Me,” and why your identity is never something you should have to hide.

Theia Delivers Scathing Haka on New Single ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)’

Award-winning Māori artist Theia unleashes a powerful new anthem with ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)’, blending traditional haka, haunting visuals, and fierce Indigenous storytelling. The bilingual protest song calls for the return of stolen land while spotlighting the overlooked traumas of colonization—especially those endured by wāhine Māori. With this release, Theia continues to redefine the sound of Indigenous resistance.