Clark Tenakhongva – Hon Muru (Bear’s Ears) (Ongtuqpa Music, 2023)
Hon Muru (Bear’s Ears) is a moving, mystical and evocative musical tribute to the picturesque national monument in southeastern Utah, established by President Barack Obama. After years of advocacy to protect Bears Ears National Monument, Hopi singer and former Vice Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, Clark Tenakhongva has released Hon Muru (Bear’s Ears) in honor of this sacred natural area.
The album features original songs sung in the Hopi language resonate, honoring the Earth, supported by leena (Hopi long flute), considered the oldest known wind instrument in North America, played by Gary Stroutsos, a musician deeply inspired buy Native American music. Additionally, Matt Moon Nelson provides percussion on clay pots, water gourds, didjeridoo and other organic materials.
Musicians: Clark Tenakhongva on vocals; Gary Stroutsos on leena (Hopi long flute); and Matt Moon Nelson on clay pots, water gourds, didjeridoo, and other organic percussion
Author: Sonia Keller
