SONDRA SEGUNDO

New video for the "Siigaay Gid uu Dii Iijang (Ocean Child I Am)" single off of the "Siyáadlan" album. Listen to the new album at https://khueex.bandcamp.com/ or https://www.khueex.com/listen Musically, "Siyáadlan" is a guitar-centered album highlighting new vocalists Sondra Segundo and Air Jazz alongside founding member Gene Tagaban. Music on this new album interweaves influences of Malian desert blues, Thom Bell arrangements, and cinematic imagery of David Lynch and Michael Mann with Haida and Tlingit hand drum songs.

The 1st single from Khu.éex's upcoming album "Red Cedar In The Hour of Chaos", a journey through a world where colonization ever-repeats its' own chaos and Native people ever-strategize tactical resiliency. Directed by acclaimed/panned cinematographer Captain Raab, the gritty new video for "We Pray" paints a picture of life in 2025 and its' parallels to the early 1980s: Fentanyl is the new crack. The new drug war is the old drug war. Salmon are still fighting. Our young people became the new elders. News is still at 11. Remakes are the new reruns. The Termination Era is being digitally remastered for re-release. Billy Jack has again "misplaced" his CDIB somewhere in Anadarko. Language revitalization is the new language preservation. Hominy abides. Music heals... "Red Cedar In The Hour of Chaos" coming soon. Produced by Randall Dunn. Copyright 2025 Cedar Plank Industries https://www.khueex.com Bandcamp: https://khueex.bandcamp.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/khueex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@khueex Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Koo.eex Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SAsvPxmBvjFx5UOLYRVV9?si=slZaNBduTlmX4IvDMeuAJg YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCrKO_xmgQ2iMJE_uJ17--lQ?si=29qkxUERWTrIXREe

The 2nd single from Khu.éex's upcoming album "Red Cedar In The Hour of Chaos", a journey through a world where colonization ever-repeats its' own chaos and Native people ever-strategize tactical resiliency. Originating as a hand drum song, "Love Birds" path continued into a gospelfied soul piece, traveling through Haida, Tlingit, and English dialects. "Love Birds" celebrates human connection, modeling healthy relationships to our youth, the progression of youth into elderhood, loyalty, the contemporary survival of our traditional support systems, and truly supporting each other. "Love Birds" is a challenge to the perpetuation of negative stereotypes and the assumption of dysfunction towards Native relationships. Song & video creation was inspired by a true love story and is presented in the Haida & Tlingit languages. The video features the first Haida totem (carved by Reg Davidson) raised in Craig, AK since they were banned, Haida Eagle & Raven clan totems in Hydaburg, AK (carved by Joe & TJ Young) and formline art by Preston Singletary and Sondra Segundo. Filmed in Hydaburg, Craig and Juneau Alaska. This video also features the Haida Roots Raven Clan Singers, a 4 generations dance group/ descendants of the Lovebirds and their Raven Clan Matriarch, Náanaa Stláay. "Red Cedar In The Hour of Chaos" album coming soon. Produced by Randall Dunn. Copyright 2025 Cedar Plank Industries https://www.khueex.com Bandcamp: https://khueex.bandcamp.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/khueex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@khueex Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Koo.eex Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Ea0bgpmTZmjHx7ioo58Hi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@khueex

Haida rendition of "Silent Night" translated and sung by Haida artist, storyteller, and singer Sondra Segundo. Translation of song is available at the end of the video. Learn more about Sealaska Heritage here: https://www.sealaskaheritage.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SHInstitute/ https://www.instagram.com/shinstitute/ https://twitter.com/SHInstitute

"Moon Mom Song" is one of the songs featured in children's book "Ḵúndlaan - The Wolf Pup with Moonlight in Her Eyes" by Sondra Segundo and is available in both the Haida and English languages. It is part of a series of 3 books that celebrates Haida culture and language. You can purchase this book at: https://www.chatwinbooks.com/shop/p/kndlaan-the-wolf-pup-with-moonlight-in-her-eyes-by-sondra-segundo

"Kúndlaan, The Wolf Pup with Moonlight in Her Eyes by Sondra Segundo You can buy this book from Chatwin Books at this link: https://www.chatwinbooks.com/shop/p/kndlaan-the-wolf-pup-with-moonlight-in-her-eyes-by-sondra-segundo?rq=kundlaan Indigenous author and illustrator Sondra Segundo brings us Kúndlaan, the first of three children’s books in a series that celebrates Haida culture and language. Kúndlaan tells the story of a wolf pup who takes an exciting trip to the moon! Inspired by ancient Haida stories, each original tale in the series weaves in Haida language and song to help encourage the revitalization of her Indigenous culture. Kúndlaan is among first children’s books to ever be published entirely in Alaskan Haida, a critically endangered language. For thousands of years the Haida language was passed down exclusively through song and oral tradition. Recently, a Haida alphabet was developed, making this book possible. "It's very important to me to help preserve our culture in any way I can," Segundo said. Co-published by Salmonberry Books and Barnacle Editions. Recommended Audience Age: 4-10" See more creations from Sondra at SondraSegundo.com

In an energetic KNKX Studio Session, 10-piece band Khu.éex' (@khueex) filled the space with their unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and spoken word in Indigenous languages Tlingit and Haida. Currently led by bassist Preston Singletary, powerhouse band Khu.éex' formed a decade ago after Singletary met keyboardist Bernie Worrell, a former member of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic who passed away in 2016. Their collaboration lives on through an ever-evolving group of musicians highlighting the perspectives and struggles of Native American communities through music. After a quick moment of gratitude shared by Gene Tagaban, the band opened with their first song, "Angry Bear." It began with a low, dreamlike poem from Sondra Segundo, spoken in her native Haida language, followed up by foot-stomping rock-fusion grooves reminiscent of Carlos Santana. The song follows a raven spreading love “for the people.” They followed up with a warm yet melancholy song "Shapeshifter." Segundo revealed that she wrote this song for her 23-year-old son, who had been struggling with mental health. Tagaban’s haunting lyrics of the shape-shifter give a glimpse of the inner turmoil that is part of such a struggle. Segundo’s empowering lyrics of “you are here for a reason” serve as a powerful reminder of our purpose. Khu.éex' rounded out their set with "Prophetess / Woman Warrior Song" a perfect example of how they amplify their messages through music. "Prophetess" focuses on the women of the endangered communities that Segundo represents. "Woman Warrior Song," written by Lil’Wat Nation member Faye Nelson, highlights the strength of women through nurturing and building community. Singletary called Khu.éex' the “largest unknown band in the Pacific Northwest.” He said he looks forward to playing more for communities in the region. The band is staying busy, with recent performances at Seattle Peoples Indigenous Day and Earshot Jazz Festival. They are also developing a documentary about the band, called The Magic of Noise. Get to know Khu.éex', their spirit and message in this KNKX Studio Session. Musicians: Preston Singletary - Bass Captain Raab - Guitar Tim Kennedy - Keys Larry Mahlis - Drums Denny Stern - Percussion Gordon Brown - Saxophone Jason Cressey - Trombone Kate Olson - Baritone saxophone Sondra Segundo - Vocals Gene Tagaban - Vocals, spoken word/native flute Songs: Angry Bear Shapeshifter Prophetess / Woman Warrior Song Audio: Brian Moynihan Video: Parker Miles Blohm Subscribe to see more jazz performances and concerts from KNKX Public Radio. KNKX On-Demand (Listen to interviews from our Studio Sessions!) https://ondemand.knkx.org 24/7 JAZZ RADIO! https://www.jazz24.org FOLLOW US! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knkx885 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@knkx885 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knkx885 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knkxfm KNKX Public Radio broadcasts from Seattle & Tacoma, Washington. Listen to us online at https://www.KNKX.org #knkx #jazz

Available to purchase at: https://sondrasegundo.bandcamp.com/track/s-andlaan-gawtl-agang-its-a-new-day Full album: https://sondrasegundo.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-new-day-saandlaan-gawtlaagang

The tune of this song is from "Little Grass Shack". My great-auntie changed the words and title to "Little Smoke Shack" to fit village life in Hydaburg, AK. Almost every house in the small village has a "little smoke shack" where families traditionally smoke salmon and more. In this 2023 version of the song, we translated it completely to the Haida Language (Alaskan dialect). We hope you enjoy this rendition of this oldie-but-goodie...and maybe learn some Haida along the way! :) Credits: Robert Yates - Haida Translator Sondra Segundo - Haida Singer/Translator/Video Editor Eric Cunningham - Ukulele/Videographer Gabrielle Russo - Videographer Deena Russo - Videographer Ja háw'aa to David Edenshaw for the boat ride to Sukwaan! Ja háw'aa to our little star, Xúuya Jáad Edenshaw Location: Hydaburg Alaska Summer 2023 The making of this video was funded by the Haida Roots Language Program. To learn more, please visit website: https://www.haidaroots.com