Poetry Unbound

Kinsale Drake — Put on that KTNN

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Dec 2, 2024
Kinsale Drake's poem takes listeners on a journey through sound and memory in her hometown. She intertwines Navajo voices with classic country music, crafting a unique sonic landscape inspired by the desert. The exploration of radio as a medium beautifully connects personal and cultural narratives. The discussion also highlights how music marks a sense of belonging and shapes our identities in relation to both nature and community.
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ANECDOTE

Music, Memory, and Change

  • Pádraig Ó Tuama reflects on a Belfast music festival experience.
  • Young musicians blended traditional Irish music with diverse influences, showcasing change.
INSIGHT

Homecoming Through Sound

  • Kinsale Drake's poem "Put on that KTNN" connects place, sound, and memory.
  • The familiar radio station KTNN signals home, blending Navajo language, country music, and local sounds.
INSIGHT

KTNN and Community

  • KTNN radio station defines a community through shared listening.
  • Drake blends personal and ancestral memory, linking contemporary music with the land's history.
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