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Amplify Alaska

is an evolving conversation and event series that highlights Alaskan musicians who are passionate about investing in their community in order to raise funds for causes that improve the quality of life for all Alaskans.

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Amplify Alaska X Áak’w Rock Fundraising Festival

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On May 20th, Amplify Alaska went down to Juneau for an incredible night of dazzling mini-concerts by Juneau-based artists Taylor Vidic, Annie Bartholomew, and Qacung Blanchett, as well as Witty Youngman and Finesstor, musicans from Anchorage who came down for the event.

All these artists came together to raise funds for Áak’w Rock fest, the United States’ only Indigenous music festival. We raised over $5,000! THANK YOU, EVERYONE!

Shift your perspective of what you think Indigenou

Shift your perspective of what you think Indigenous music looks like come to Áak’w Rock Festival! Tomorrow is Áak’w Rock 2023’s last day, so don’t miss out! Get your tickets now at aakwrockfest.com! @aakw.rock @juneau_arts_council @tlingithaida #musicfestival #aakwrock #juneau #youareonnativeland

Áak’w Rock Fest starts TODAY! 🤘🎉 It is ti

Áak’w Rock Fest starts TODAY! 🤘🎉 It is time to stop having indigenous people excluded from music! Every ticket you buy helps change the narrative around the historical underrepresentation of indigenous people in the music scene! Get your tickets NOW at aakwrockfest.com @aakw.rock @juneau_arts_council @tlingithaida #musicfestival #aakwrock #juneau #youareonnativeland

Let’s do a music festival! 🎸 Tomorrow, the St

Let’s do a music festival! 🎸 Tomorrow, the States’ only Indigenous music festival, Áak’w Rock Festival, comes to Áak’w Ḵwáan Aaní (aka Juneau)! Get your tickets now at aakwrockfest.com! @aakw.rock @juneau_arts_council @tlingithaida #musicfesitval #aakwrock #juneau #youareonnativeland

What is it that needs to happen now?" Yngvil asks

What is it that needs to happen now?" Yngvil asks our guests, the 2023 Governor's Arts & Humanities Awards recipients, in our latest episode.

Edward K Thomas responds that we need to come together and share across cultures. The sharing of cultural traditions strengthens and enriches community, he says. "I'd like to jazz up the Tlingit culture."

"I'd like to Tling-up the jazz culture, to be honest," Yngvil replies.

See this conversation and more in our bonus episode recorded at the 2023 Governor's Arts & Humanities Awards, available now! The conversation centered on the power of gathering, and how community and communication empowers people. We talked about how cultural education encourages cross-cultural and interpersonal connection, rather than separation, which in turn leads to positive forward change.

Huge thanks to the Alaska Humanities Forum and Alaska State Council on the Arts for hosting the event! And once again, congratulations to the winners of this years awards!

Listen and watch on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/TmxLckCmM5M

We're back! Tomorrow at 5pm, we're releasing a spe

We're back! Tomorrow at 5pm, we're releasing a special bonus episode from the 2023 Governor's Arts & Humanities Awards!

After the 2023 Governor's Arts & Humanities Award ceremony, we sat down with a number of the recipients to find out what inspires their work. Each of these artists embody the mission of Amplify Alaska, using their art and passion for culture to support and uplift their communities. The conversation centered on the power of gathering, and how community and communication empowers people. We talked about how cultural education encourages cross-cultural and interpersonal connection, rather than separation, which in turn leads to positive forward change.

Listen and watch on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio!

The magical moment when @qacung looked up mid-song

The magical moment when @qacung looked up mid-song and saw we had met our goal. 🥹

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Our Sponsors and Collaborators

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Áak’w Rock Indigenous Music Festival

Alaska Arts & Culture Foundation

Alaska Humanities Forum

Alaska Independent Musicians Initiative (AKIMI)

Alaska State Council on the Arts

The Crystal Saloon

Juneau Arts and Humanities Council

Tlingit & Haida (CCTHITA)