Phillip Blanchett speaks about how his Indigenous roots influence his music and what it was like to be raised in rural Alaska. Phillip shares with Michael how his band Pamyua honors the Yupik traditions and encourages native youth to grasp their identity through music, art, and culture. Listen in as they discuss sharing a positive message and representing their communities with music, as well as what makes Phillip human. www.pamyua.comSpotify: PamyuaRecorded at California WorldFest in Nevada County Fairgrounds, CA Michael’s most recent album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice’ is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-niceKeep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.comThe Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists ManagementArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse CollectiveIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network (Dan Wise, COO)  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Audio Editing by: Anthony Thoen