See her at VEGAN EARTH DAY / COMMUNITY-FEST10AM, June 21, LA Pierce College, Woodland Hills, delivering the Native American opening blessing with ancient song – vegan JOANELLE ROMERO, American Indian trailblazer – a respected humanitarian, actress, producer, director, singer, songwriter – and CEO of the first American Indian television channel “Red Nation Television”, featuring all-Native programming. In 1998, Joanelle Romero, originally discovered by Leonard Cohen, was asked by Sarah McLaughlin to perform her music on the Lilith Fair Tour featuring vocalists Sarah McLaughlin, Sinead O?Connor, the Indigo Girls and Natalie Merchant. She was the only American Indian woman to appear on this all female tour. Then on July 25, 1998, Billboard Magazine featured Joanelle prominently in the first-ever special issue focusing on contemporary American Indian music. In 2005, THE UNITED NATIONS ? for its 60th anniversary – asked Joanelle Romero ? (American Indian name – ?Oyate Wayanka Po Win?) to perform opening blessings with a traditional song.She will perform opening blessings with ancient music for VEGAN EARTH DAY and COMMUNITY-FEST, so please arrive early for this memorable ceremony.ALSO THIS WEEK- the 3rd anniversary of the eviction of the SOUTH CENTRAL FARMERS approaches. Hear about a June 13th commemoration and attempts to regain the farm from the courageous and heroic leader of the South Central Farmers’ RUFINA JUAREZ, and founder of the Raw Spirit Festival – HAPPY OASIS
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