iiwaa, Piipaash, Quechuan and enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community is  a 2Spirit recording artist and poet residing in Flagstaff, Arizona. In February 2021 they released their debut EP Dysphoria, an account of their journey with gender identity, religious trauma, and breaking toxic cycles to find life abundant. A former Urban Doxology Songwriting Intern and national worship leader, iiwaa is now dedicated to creating spaces of healing and joy through artistic expression for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people. This week iiwaa joins me to discuss their musical journey and we’ll listen to iiwaa’s latest singles, Tangerine Lamborghini and Grand Prix and so much more. Enjoy! 

Playlist

01 iiwaa- Tangerine Lamborghini

02 iiwaa- Boys Don’t Cry

03 Wolf Saga- Hear Us (ft Chippewa Travelers)

04 Olivia Komacheet- Meeku

05 iiwaa- Grand Prix

06 Melody McArthur- Branded

07 Carsen Gray- Someplace

08 Ailani- Honestly

09 iiwaa- Learning to Love Myself 

10 Niska Napoleon- Is it Ever Enough

11 Tanya Tagaq- Tongues (Daedalus Remix)

12 Art Napoleon- Redemption Song