This is a deep listening journey into the story of Khu.éex’ as told by the band’s co-founder Preston Singletary and guitarist Captain Raab. The band was formed in 2013 after a chance meeting with Bernie Worrell, keyboardist and co-founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic. Khu.éex’ is an Indigenous band that explores Jazz and Funk/Rock with an improvisational style. The fusion of these styles with spoken word in English, Tlin ...
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In this episode we learn about the making of Khu.éex’s fourth studio album “WOOch” Preston, Captain Raab, Skerik, and Gene talk about the additions of Ed Littlefield and new vocalists to the band, and the continuing legacy of Bernie Worrell and Clarissa Rizol in the music and mission of the group.
In this episode we learn about the making of Khu.éex’s third studio album Héen meaning ‘fresh water’ in the Tlingit language. Preston, Captain Raab, and Gene Tagaban talk about Khu.éex’s connection to activism, and the concept behind this record. Preston asks an important question about how native songs and stories travel from one generation to the next. Who gets to write the new stories? Will these traditions and songs be forgotten if people don’t continue to sing them?
“They Forgot They Survived” is Khu.éex’s second studio album. Preston Singletary and Captain Raab talk about how Bernie Worrell and Clarissa Rizol led and inspired their studio sessions together. And we hear Clarissa talk about her role in the group and some of the inspiration behind her spoken word pieces. The conversation begins with the group talking about 'Sunrise Song' and expands to the subject of Art and the resilience of Native Artists and the transference of history with storytelling. We learn the story of '1962 Douglas Burning', 'Her Spirit Reflected in the Moon' and 'Stillness' from Gene Tagaban's perspective. Skerik calls in to talk about Bernie's mastery as an improviser, and the episode concludes with a story about the song Gunalchéesh, which means Thank You in the Tlingit language. Khu.éex’ is currently working on new music! Learn more about how you can support the band and get involved at https://igg.me/at/khueexmusic/x#/
In this episode we learn about the making of Khu.éex’s first studio album 'The Wilderness Within.' Preston Singletary, Gene Tagaban, and Captain Raab talk about Khu.éex’s reimagination of traditional native songs, the incredible story telling of Clarissa Rizol, producer Randall Dunn’s influence on the group, and how Captain Raab joined the band. Plus- Skerik calls in as well to talk about those incredible horn solos! The episode ends with a story about the song "Surpassed.' Picture in your mind Bernie Worrell in the studio at his keyboard, pulling melodies from the cosmos, while this super group of musicians stand in the mixing booth with their faces pressed up against the glass, amazed; Awakened. You can purchase 'The Wilderness Within" at https://www.khueex.com/shop Khu.éex’ is currently working on new music! Learn more about how you can support the band and get involved at https://igg.me/at/khueexmusic/x#/
In this episode we learn about the origins of the band, when Preston Singletary met the Wizard of Woo- Bernie Worrell. Preston is joined by Khu.éex’s Captain Raab and Gene Tagaban to talk about the major impact native teacher, artist and storyteller Clarissa Rizol would have on the group. This is episode one in a five part series. Khu.éex’ is currently working on new music! Learn more about how you can support the band and get involved at https://igg.me/at/khueexmusic/x#/