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March 03, 2026, That Eric Alper
Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Unveils Jazz-Rooted Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace

Joy Harjo, the musician, activist, and former National Poet Laureate, will release her new album, Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace, on April 24th via Smithsonian Folkways. Produced by Grammy-winning composer, bassist, and vocalist esperanza spalding, it is Harjo’s debut...

February 25, 2026, Shore Fire Media
Press Release: Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace

Joy Harjo, 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States and Member of the Muscogee Nation, announces new album, Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace Produced by esperanza spalding, Harjo’s Smithsonian Folkways debut out April 24th

November 14, 2024, Native America Calling
Celebrating the life of musician Jesse Ed Davis

Celebrating the life of musician Jesse Ed DavisGuitarist Jesse Ed Davis (Kiowa) was an in-demand session player starting in the mid 60s, appearing on dozens of recordings with artists such as Taj Mahal, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton and...

September 08, 2022, OKPOP
OKPOPcast: Joy Harjo: Poetry, Music, and UFOs

VERY IMPORTANT INTERVIEW. The nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry stopped by to speak about the nature of creativity, and reveals what she knows about aliens. Harjo will be performing at the upcoming 10 year anniversary at Guthrie Green...

August 24, 2022, Musica Jazz - Maggio 2022
Joy Harjo on Musica Jazz

JOY HARJO, VOCE DEI NATIVE AMERICANS(NELLA POESIA MA ANCHE NEL JAZZ)

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June 24, 2021, Artisan Music Reviews
I Pray for My Enemy: Album Review

"It is time to open the heart and the spirit." Review by R J Lannan, Artisan Music Reviews

May 10, 2021, Goldmine: The Music Collector's Magazine
Names You Should Know: Joy Harjo, The Dinallos, Tautologic & The Ladles

Joy Harjo's I Pray for My Enemies is called by Mike Greenblatt, "one of the most unique albums of the year." Read more here

May 03, 2021, Skope
April 30, 2021, WNMU-FM All Things Considered
Interview with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, "I Pray For My Enemies"

I Pray For My Enemies is the name of the first new recording in a decade from Joy Harjo, the first Native American to be named Poet Laureate of the United States. Listen to the Radio show here

April 27, 2021, Music Connection - May 2021 Issue
Album Review: "I Pray for My Enemies"

On Harjo’s epic, expansive, emotionally hard hitting, reflective, provocative and ultimately healing and dare we say joyful first album in a decade. . . READ MORE