🎧 A new episode of "Cherokee Voices, Cherokee Sounds" just dropped! ❤️ ➡️ Apple: https://loom.ly/UmviN4E ➡️ Spotify: https://loom.ly/wHoIxnY ➡️ SoundCloud: https://loom.ly/mZBZb1Y | Cherokee Nation

157K views · 24K reactions | Join us in celebrating 20 years of the Cherokee National Youth Choir!! The Cherokee National Youth Choir performs traditional and contemporary songs in the Cherokee language. The choir was founded as a way to keep tribal youth involved with Cherokee language and culture. The group has become a living symbol to the world at large, demonstrating that Cherokee language and culture continues to thrive in modern society. Osda! | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

An important instrument in Cherokee culture and this week’s Cherokee Word of the Week “drum” is commonly used in ceremonies and social gatherings. | Visit Cherokee Nation

The drum of a heartbeat. 🥁 For Native American Heritage Month, we welcomed a Chicago powwow drum group, the Iron Bear Singers, for a performance with the "Chi-Town Drum" from our Native Truths exhibit. Drum groups like these are considered the "heartbeat" of Native gatherings and celebrations. There are many different drum groups across North America—each with its own style, history, and tribal affiliations—who use the performance as a way to pass on traditions and maintain cultural identity ac