Burn The Wagon

Episode 48: Kii Johnson

Kii Johnson shares their journey as a Native artist and tattooer, exploring cultural roots, traditional practices, and the importance of intentionality in ancestral markings. Discover how art and tattooing serve as powerful tools for healing, identity, and cultural revitalization.

Episode 47: Safaa from The Baytals

In this interview, Safaa The Baytals shares their musical journey, influences, and the importance of cultural roots, activism, and spiritual connection. They discuss reggae, reggae legends, the impact of music on social change, and the fight for justice in Palestine and Iran.

Episode 46: G-Heaven's Art and Activism

On this episode, Miguel Franco, aka G-Heaven, shares his journey from Santa Cruz roots to becoming an artist and community organizer. He discusses gentrification, his Salvadorian heritage, art, mental health, and community activism, offering insights into resilience and cultural identity.

Episode 45: Embracing Identity: The Journey of Jackie Fawn

On this episode of Burn the Wagon, host and guest Jackie Fawn discuss the intersection of identity, environmental advocacy, and the role of art in community activism. Jackie shares her experiences as a WASHO member and half Filipino, reflecting on the complexities of her heritage. The conversation delves into the importance of salmon restoration efforts in California, the challenges of securing grant funding for artists, and the necessity of love and conflict resolution in community spaces. Jackie emphasizes that Land Back is about restoring love for the land and community, and that art serves as a powerful tool for education and resistance against colonialism and capitalism.

Episode 44: The Cats

The Indigenous Cats come on the show to talk about their journey as hip hop artists, the importance of having ceremony in your life, and their up-coming show on January 24th in Santa Cruz, California.