Cherokee Voices, Cherokee Sounds
The Cherokee Nation now has a radio show called "Cherokee Voices, Cherokee Sounds"[1] that plays songs in the Cherokee language, interviews speakers of the Cherokee language, and releases news and podcasts in both Cherokee and English. The show is hosted by Dennis Sixkiller and has been in operation since 2004. "Cherokee Voices, Cherokee Sounds" currently airs on the radio in the Tahlequah area on Lakes Country 102.1 FM on Sundays from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. and on Classic Country KTLQ 1350 AM from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. In the Claremore area, the show airs on the Rogers State University radio station, KRSC-FM – 91.3 FM, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. The show also airs on Siloam Springs, AR, station KUOA – 1290 AM, on Sundays from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.[2]
Broadcast area | Oklahoma |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | Cherokee |
Format | General/Entertainment |
Ownership | |
Owner | Cherokee Nation |
History | |
First air date | since 2004 |
Links | |
Website | http://www.cherokee.org/News/RadioShow.aspx |
References
- Hauk, Alexis. "Radio Free Cherokee: Endangered Languages Take to the Airwaves". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- "Cherokee Nation Radio Show". Cherokee Nation. Retrieved April 9, 2014.