Episode 20: Arkamez Blankenship- Bird Singing and Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservationist Arkamez Blankenship stops in to share his journey as an active member of the Morongo Bird Singers. The Morongo Bird Singers, lead by acclaimed Elder Singer Walter Holmes, travel throughout Indian Country sharing their traditional cycle of Cahuilla Bird. In this episode, Arkamez shares his journey as a Bird Singer and some of the history and protocols around the Bird Song tradition. Arkamez is a respected educator, historian, linguist, Peon Player, and champion Meme maker.