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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, about her book "Washing My Mother's Body" where she explores the complexity of a daughter's grief as she reflects on her mother's life.

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...

Author Tommy Orange discusses the plight of the urban Native American, coupled with a complex and painful history but also an inheritance of profound beauty and spirituality. Also, former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo performs her poetry in song.

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...

Poet Laureate and musician Joy Harjo speaks with host Crystal Ashike and reporter Sarah Flower interviews Dr. Loretta Christensen, chief medical officer of the Indian Health Service, about the impacts of coronavirus on Native families, and how tribal nations prepared...

Joy Harjo speaks with Eleanor Wachtel of CBC Radio's Writers & Company podcast - aired on January 14, 2022.

As the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate in 2019, Joy Harjo has used her voice as a tool for cultural change. Read more

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo about her poetic memoir.

US Poet Laureate chronicles her life journey in the memoir, 'Poet Warrior'

In the 2nd part of this week's program our very special guest is the current Poet Laureate of the United States, Native American poet, spoken word artist JOY HARJO, who is also a jazz saxophonist. Plus we listen to a...