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b'My guest today is Canadian based singer and songwriter Pura F\\xe9. Pura F\\xe9, whose name means "Pure Faith," was born in New York City and an heir to the Tuscarora Indian Nation. She is an artist, an activist, and much more. Her musical journey, running the gamut from folk to mainstream through an artful use of the blues, reflects the concerns of an artist who grew up in the Motown era, while citing Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charley Patton and Joni Mitchell as her true mentors. And, more widely, \\u201ctraditional music from all over the world, wherever the spirit is connected to our roots.\\u201d \\n\\nPura F\\xe9 has studied and performed with The American Ballet Theatre Company, and has been in several Broadway musicals and TV commercials. She has sung for countless jazz, R&B, and rock bands, and has stamped her distinct vocals on many recordings, demos, jingles, music videos and movie sound tracks/trailers throughout her career. She is a founding member of the internationally renowned native woman\\u2019s a capella trio, Ulali, and is recognized for creating a new genre, bringing Native contemporary music to the forefront of the mainstream music industry. \\n\\nPura F\\xe9 won a Nammy (Native American Music Award) for Best Female Artist for \\u2018Follow Your Hearts Desire\\u2019. She also won an L\\u2019acad\\xe9mie Charles Cros Award (French Grammy) for Best World Album for "Tuscarora Nation Blues".\\n\\n(above bio copied from Pura F\\xe9\'s website)\\n\\nIf you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to my YouTube Channel help me out the most!!\\n\\nIF YOU\'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I\'M NOW ON PATREON! www.patreon.com/andysydow\\n\\nYou can support my artist career and this podcast for as little as $3 per month. The price of one cup of coffee helps keep this podcast on its feet. Any and every contribution is greatly appreciated!\\n\\nGuest Links:\\nPura F\\xe9 Website: https://www.purafe.com\\nUlali on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e3DNErHr0z83LSzfhSRPx?si=UC0yFNkqTk2ex3z-g0cC3g\\n\\nEpisode Music:\\n**All original music by Andy Sydow\\n\\nSponsors:\\nA huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF.\\nFor any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com\\n\\npqmastering.com\\nnarratorrf.com'