MALI OBOMSAWIN (they/she) is an award winning bassist, songwriter and composer from Abenaki First Nation at Odanak. With an expansive background in American roots, rock, and jazz, Obomsawin’s musical practice is a testament to the continuum of American music traditions. This week, Mali joins me to discuss her debut solo album, Sweet Tooth. Released to critical acclaim, its received glowing reviews from The Guardian, Jazz Times, NPR, etc.. In addition, we discuss her band, Lula Wiles, and upcoming projects, including a film score for the documentary, We Are Warriors. Tune it up and sing along! Enjoy. 

Playlist

01 Mali O’Bomsawin- Odana 

02 Lula Wiles- Everybody (Connected)

03 Khu.éex- Collective Memory

04 Divide & Dissolve- Mental Gymnastics

05 Mali O’Bomsawin- Pedegwajois

06 Julia Keefe- You and the Night and the Music

07 Jeremy Dutcher- Honor Song

08 Mali O’Bomsawin- Fractions

09 Jim Pepper- Habi Ba