Frank Waln - AbOriginal

[@drizzant23]

I am proud of Frank Waln. I wish him the best of success. I am Navajo/Zuni currently going to school here @USC in Los Angeles. I really hope as Native Americans we work together to create a better reality for our tribes. We should support each other, because we are unrepresented and are the minorities. We need to work together (doesn't matter what tribe you are from). We are all in this together. Blessings to all you Native Americans from all the tribes across the U.S..#NativePride.

[@lizlika1227]

P.Anthony Lasiloo Im with u brother! Been saying this for a minute, but I have come to realize that we are NOT the minority! Indigenous blood is deep still on Turtle Island, ppl forget a lot that our brothers and sisters to the south are just as Native as we are. The suyapis call them "illegal immigrants" but thats incorrect. They are indigenous as well! Oh and Im from the Salish and Kootenai tribes in Montana.

[@drizzant23]

Liz V I am referring to the American Indians who are in tribes in the United States. I am using the term 'URM' because that's what we are applied to here by society or universities.

[@didifunny57]

P.Anthony Lasiloo My friend talking very Native Americans love god bless you

[@drizzant23]

didifunny57 Thank you and you too as well.

[@thatneoncrew3465]

I'm Lakota souix and I'm proud of him too

[@waltwitman45]

Always remember what Tupaq Katari said, right before the conquistadors executed him: _"Naya Saparukiw Jiwayapxitata, Nayxarusti Waranqa, Waranqanaqaw Tukutaw Kut'Anipxani."_ In English: "Today I am one man, but later on, you'll see me again--*and I will be millions."* This matters because in 2002, a native Aymara man repeated these same words to his critics, because they forced him out of the Bolivian national congress in total disgrace. That man is Evo Morales, who in 2006 sailed to a landslide electoral victory, as the first Native president of Bolivia, one of South America's majority-native nations. Because those who say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

[@claudettedalton4248]

I'm Australian aboriginal and we feel your spiritual pain too xox

[@citlalie9791]

Claudette Dalton :(

[@thatneoncrew3465]

Lakota representing!

[@jaquilynsanchez9291]

Frank Waln is honestly my inspiration and one of my wishes is to met him one because I honestly understand where he is coming from... And what is also pretty cool is that we are from the same tribe... Rosebud Lakota Sioux Nation!!! Frank Waln I really want to met you!!!

[@themindwasntbuilttobendthi833]

This is one of the most important artists to come along in this genre of music. This is exactly what this form of music was created for, to get across the story of misunderstood people. To have a native american artist in this arena is a great way to bring the continued plight of the native american people too the younger generation who needs to and can help the O.G. people of this country. There needs to be a "Native lives matter" in this country. The native americans are still being down-trodden by our goverment. Their land and way of life is always being taken away for what is called,"The better good of the majority".

[@Lalo_thr]

Apache/Chichimec Aztec representin, all my mexicans all my brown people of the america's unite. good song

[@ilaera7830]

+Xicano Xperience Apache pride! Nde pride!

[@Lalo_thr]

+Brave New Brew represent brotha

[@citlalie9791]

Hello mx here

[@cherryblossoms2931]

Tha Highlight Reel SAME!!! MEXICAN NATIVE PRIDE

[@eatyourcereal4931]

I'm mixed really pale skin can I still unite

[@joycejeffries7465]

I'm a 68-year old Caucasian Grandmother and I really like this video, so well done. Good Job, Frank, I will tweet about you. Impressive work!! (I'm MsRock4Ever on Twitter)

[@bluemountaintribe5473]

BEAUTIFUL BROTHER! VERY PROUD OF YOU!

[@mexica8759]

Mexicans , central americans, native americans and first nations people of Canada using colonial terms. We are one people indigenous to this continent Cemanahuac ✊🏽👊🏽

[@EnFrRuSpkr13]

This is beautiful. Everyone, Native and non should hear this song. Well done, Frank Waln. I am so happy my friend introduced me to your music.

[@huskycool1]

this song has been helping to do my school work i play it in the background when im working it keep me on task. and it keeps me working on my school work not doing nothing else and im native im from the sioux tribe

[@raelynnkeith5214]

He performed for my Tribe's movement to #SaveOakFlat #ApacheStronghold and I can never thank him for what he continues for our people. This is our Revolution, our Elders have prophecized this time, where all of Nature's people need to come together, and we will rise. #7thGenerationRises

[@Growhealthy1990]

"These white kids don't know my struggle"

[@garagondraconi8951]

I would say that he is referring to the way that a lot of Natives and other cultural tribes, world wide say... It isn't the pigmentation that you are born with, it is the attitude of self-righteous, entitled, greedy and those that destroy mother Earth. But, that is what my research has found.

[@Growhealthy1990]

Its still funny

[@garagondraconi8951]

yes, yes it is...

[@jaxstonevans8116]

aestheticandfriends everyone's struggle is different

[@Growhealthy1990]

Jaxston Evans verh true. But its still funny.

[@Lpc.gabyluna]

I'm not native but I love this artist so much. I also love and respect all native peple, its so sad and unfair all the things that until today still being done to them.

[@davidprice1124]

Much respect to you this song is deep and has a message I've always loved Native American history and culture keep it alive from a fellow brother of color in Amerikkka.

[@deloriablackwolf1251]

David Price LOl - frank was a white boy back in white river. A rancher with enough cash to ignore natives. Don't fall for the hype. He's scamming you guys for his own ego. This apple drove passed two native schools every fucking day. Bill Gates paid for his school. He's scamming you.

[@nativeestablishedorder4786]

howard lancaster get out of here you black wolf and i certainly know frank isnt white as you think and quit causing negative in here ok?!!!!! thank you

[@deloriablackwolf1251]

Satoru Nobu Kensai You apparently know who i am so i have a real question to ask - has frank every sold commod cheese for booze? there you go.

[@nativeestablishedorder4786]

howard lancaster i have a question for you : why are you here black wolf?

[@deloriablackwolf1251]

Satoru Nobu Kensai when i was a kid a preacher told me he'd heal my wounds.He was a liar with dollar bills in his eyes - my nose has been sick with the smell of con men ever since. Also i'm replying to you. My comment was a legit throw away slab of hatred but you've brought me back.

[@bettyanncardinal9041]

Amazing... Your parents and Creator have guided you well

[@Fishhippiegirl]

love this song. I am Irish and native American ancestry and proud of it!

[@ashleymorneau]

Keep going don't stop i looove ur music. should produce more bud.

[@claudettedalton3281]

when your skin is brown your down with the whole pain............amen, no truer words God Bless all native americans love u guys xox

[@emreozdemir5457]

You are amazing Frank I am from turkey and I’m your fan 🙋🏽‍♂️👍🏾

[@reyuno1510]

YOUR NATIVE CULTURE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRESENT IN MY MIND BECAUSE OF YOUR DEEP SPIRITUAL CONNECTION TO THE LAND. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IS GREAT, BUT VALUE AND RESPECT FOR THE LAND AND EACH OTHER GETS LOST AND WE END UP IN A WORLD FULL OF VIOLENCE AND DESTRUCTION. KEEP REMINDING ALL OF US WHAT IT IS TO BE HUMANS AND COME TOGETHER TO SURVIVE AND HELP IMPROVE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

[@MegaCassie83]

Thank you for sharing your gift and thank you for sharing at the Field Museum.

[@neba4204]

My godson has an assignment due this week and he decided to do his assignment on you and how your making changes on our native people we both love the message you being and loves your sound you bring .. if there's any way you can tell him good job would be greatly appreciated ... One love brother

[@dannized]

Yes!! I love when recommendations work out so well.

[@daelyndreifel0648]

My friend Malachi is in the video I'm also a Indian / native

[@chasidygray299]

This song NEVER fails to make me dance. Frickin love it.

[@TerrellMartin]

Im proud to be a oglala lakota sioux. this song is so meaningful

[@melanieortiz712]

Glad to have met this young man and hear him sing in person. He's got an awsome spirit. Keep it up Frank.

[@Ty_Carter]

Proud of you Frank! 🙆 Keep that leadership role!!

[@denise413]

Good job young man.....keep going..were very proud of you, as one nation to another...!

[@ericd8294]

He is inspiration I have one if his CDs

[@richardbonilla6375]

My sister is not Native American but she respects this culture a lot specially the way you introduce yourself to nature and love expressing how you should love nature. She been speaking about traveling to sacred locations where there were once native Americans and she wants to visit Native American people to understand more the culture she introduce me to this song and I could see this young man really admire his culture we need more people like him.

[@issitohbi]

Richard Bonilla I agree with that we need more people like Frank but *cultures. There are many, many cultures and we are all lumped together as "Native Americans" - the only reason I agree with that term is because we are the only ones native to America.

[@larissachanelle]

There are so many layers to these lyrics, Frank. Chi-miigwech for your work.

[@sicilyny5375]

Found Frank awhile ago..now back to him again..my sons and 2 daughters are Lakota..long live the Truth in music..sang it loud brother man🦅🪶

[@troyertELdestroyer]

Keep using that voice...these Indigenous hip hop artist really help me out when I'm stressed.

[@geralde3030]

inuit from montreal sending love keep up the great work

[@Thief555WWJD]

Frank, you are a BEAST. You are not only an extremely talented artist, but a very inspirational activist. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@lunagem784]

This is Exactly What We Need To SEE More Of Please. Believing In More Of You.

[@changitzie]

Really Awesome, Continue sharing the Love

[@Goosie98]

Never knew some of this video was filmed at AIC I went to positive paths every summer when big mike was running it man those were the days

[@carmennegron1273]

I am a native from Peru, i respect and like so much your culture, your people and i love the song's lirics❤

[@thelastking3172]

My Dad is Native(Shoshone) and my Mom is White(mostly Scandinavian). I've struggled for a long time trying to piece together who I am. What I am. I'm only 18 but it pains me to feel this way. I've always felt connected to Native Culture, I don't know why. I wasn't raised by my Fathers Family(Mom and Dad split when i was young), so I know little about my Culture. But whenever I hear "Native Music", I feel something. Almost like my Soul dancing and my Heart pumps to the rhythm. That's honestly the only way I can explain it lol don't hate. I bear a White mans Surname. Bishop. I'm assuming my Family was involved in the whole "turning Natives into White Christians" era. So that makes me feel even more disconnected from who I am. I Tan very easily, due to Video Games and work(from Home) though I have lost much of my Tan haha. But when I do get sunlight, I get much darker than the average Joe. And that's when you could tell I have Native Blood. All in all.....I'm just a confused mutt with no real Home.....

[@-soul-2514]

I hear you man my dad is Sioux , Chippewa and Cherokee my mom is Irish and German talk about an odd mix I love my native side but know little about it and I git the same feeling wen I lesson in native music it like your harts feeling an echo through out the ages calling you. back to you routes and you can't help but I joy it

[@hallareena]

I relate to this so much I was raised by my mother who is white I'm just starting to learn about native culture and it feels natural

[@ISavageN8TIVEI]

holley frank If your dad was full blooded don't stress about it you're native! Your native blood still runs deep! You take more of your dad side so if your dad was full native that makes you 65% whatever he is and then the rest of your mom.

[@Skiamakhos]

You're a Shoshone Viking, I guess. Be proud, you've warriors on either side. Something I've noticed about ancient Scandinavian music though: how similar it is to Native American music. Things like frame drums & singing styles, and did you know the Sami's traditional dwelling is basically a tipi? Check out Hedningarna, Wardruna & similar. You'll recognise the sound I'm sure.

[@citlalie9791]

I come from a long line of mexican mestizos im half native still is best thing in the world but im having trouble connecting with other natives or native mix :) [e-mail]

[@joeyfromcali]

Frank Wah I'm 49 and I wish we had your Music when I was like 18.. or even younger. Imagine 31 years of our Peoples educated. On how many of us there still are. Thank you warrior. For being a better man. At your age than I was.

[@juliemonroe6199]

This is an Epic Rap!! Love it!! Lakota Sioux and Proud!!

[@PatSprayNativeLife]

In every generation, we fight. Thank you for continuing it. Indinawemaaganidog. Mitakuye Oyasin. In whatever language: We are all related.

[@ggaby89]

I really like your message, the video is very moving. Greetings and respects from East Europe

[@citizenbfk]

Wow! Pretty darn fantastic! -- Heard you on NPR today. You came across clear and strong. Best of luck in all you do. P.S. - The videos are great too!

[@xman8813]

his energy the message powerful this was the first native rap i came across years ago on my feed and proud that it did cause it introduced me to native rap the beats are insane just works. Xicano here brown & proud than you frank much love wish you well cuzzin.

[@patkessinger374]

It gives me chills

[@deesunshyne8488]

I really loved this song and video keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing more.

[@rogerklinck3315]

I love it. Keep it up Frank. You inspire. I'm with you.

[@pambennett8967]

I'm white and I love this..it reminds me of what I need to keep in my awareness at all times .. respect for the First Nations people's and to listen to what they say and be humble ..I wish other whites know what I know.. I studied Native American studies in college and knew of the stealing of native children to place and abuse in those schools, and I know people are STILL stealing native children.. and I know all the cruelty oppression and lies.. have listened to John Trudell and Russel Means.. went to Standing Rock to donate and offer support.. and learned there as well.. I truly believe that until we have First Nations voices in our leadership in our culture we are doomed to keep eating our tails .. I can't wait till the rest of the world wakes up

[@ellarose8106]

i love this song

[@kariokazakos3970]

The native Americans were always an interested history so for the past 2 years I searched all....so so beautiful and painful at the same time.... Great respect from a Greek guy who admires you..... I wish I can visit some reserve lands in the us and Canada... So I can feel the spiritual way of yours....

[@Choochoona]

Greetings from Siberian Natives, Sakha nation! Our day will come!

[@dwyllisharrison6489]

Wow!! This is Fantastic! You deserve the Awards you have won, & I am sure there will be many more in the future. I have just shared about you in my FB group Beautiful Native Americans, & I am going to share your videos on this group also. Strong young Activists are needed to further the cause of the Native American people & to tell it as it is! You are a great role model for young people growing up on Rosebud & all the other reservations, where they feel worthless.

[@JadeJubeJube]

Thank YOU! Your work is absolutely inspirational!

[@Agatha4dean]

Bravo! I saw Frank perform today at People's Climate March. He is _much_ better live than on video, and that is not an insult to the fine video but a compliment to the artist's voice and energy. Certainly modern mainstream "musicians" don't deserve that compliment. Thank you, today I learned from you (I am a very impressed teacher).

[@ladybum45]

This gave me Mad chills #Respect

[@pennyrutter2782]

You have made your ancestors proud, young warrior. Well done!

[@fifi8100]

Brother from the north. I salute you.

[@danielx6286]

I've been finding a lot of inspiration from you and your brothers and sisters. Keep it up warrior women and men.

[@larrymacdonald4241]

Aboriginal soul....it's funny how at my age I am just starting to realize how much of my life has been ruled by that....I finally understand why who and what I am means more to me than money... I've learned more about Native Culture through music like this, Drezus, SNRK etc... than I have my whole life, adopted and raised white but Native in heart and soul...now I finally understand, where I belong.

[@soundwave6218]

*I never seen a Storm without a WINd* God Bless you Frank Waln😌 Good Music❤

[@spookylolita1687]

I'm 2 years behind on this but I'm so happy I found frank. love to see that natives are here and aren't going anywhere

[@strawberry-33-30]

love this song, such a beautiful flute solo

[@Oddgirl]

KZbin suggested this because I am a fan of Blackfire and I am glad they did.

[@noconaroubideaux9423]

this need more views

[@honeypop01]

I love this song ♡ greetings from Perù. Im a quechua/runa girl.

[@CochiseGenet]

All the best to you my brother!

[@daisychuju8944]

Enjoying this, Brother! Stay WOKE Frank Waln.

[@lewisluigicobos7822]

Man good flow and song ...

[@hollycleaves8664]

Sweet..... looooove it.. We are blessed for him to come to our part of the world Wabanaki Band- Passamaquoddy Land in Sipayik (Pleasant Point) Maine, to celebrate with us August 8-10, 2014......... Native for Life..

[@NativeAmericanSinger]

Oh Man! I Love this!! :D Great Job on the video and the Music is sooo cool! :-) Frank is so talented, I think the Best Native Rapper! All his music has meaning and it's pleasing to the ears! :-) 1:32 I'm so proud to be in the video for even a second with my baby ;-)

[@Ceibhfhionn]

My friends introduced me to your work at the People's Climate March! Don't ever stop!

[@Anmiku28]

This is great! Keep going and stay brave! :)

[@biidaankwad]

Amazing! I got chills listening to this song of yours. Keep slaying those stereotypes.

[@nyag1764]

Much love and respect for the rightful owners of this county. The beauty, history, and strength of your people is breathtaking. I'm proud to see Native culture represented here and merged with hip hop, which has historically been a soulful musical conduit for truth and social justice. Much love

[@nonamerocks2807]

I hope the whole world hears your voice's and the other Brave artists of your generation, and those before you,us and them.......

[@ebkabk2561]

mostly all Mexican or Central people have indigeous blood line our blood never die keep it 100 this a kick ass jams

[@tyronejones8434]

False

[@CHICAANDTHEG101]

much solidarity, my man.

[@mokihaname]

WOW! Sensational!

[@Danny-mi6jf]

Awesome job, I like my friend!

[@slyaday4309]

hell yea keep it up man I love your music I'm Apache and keep up the good work man

[@alyssapoe7761]

Amazing message. Lovin this! Great music.

[@Ziastarrecords]

Rockin it brother, don't stop...Keep the flow strong

[@AnastasiaRoseSiyankovsky]

Native Pride, First Nations are here for good!!! East Coast to West Coast! Respect, mad love. As a 32th Cherokee and a 128th Lakotah. I have serious mad love, keep it real. Peace! You're the Russell Means of the music industry!

[@seleneraven2399]

+Andy Write Wait. So you've got a barely perceptible Native lineage if you're tracing back, by some miracle at least 150 years ago to a 4/4 blood quantum? Keep it quiet, 'cause such ignorance is loud and clear. Damn. I'm still embarrassed to admit my minimal (25%) Welsh ancestry. All else is Eastern Shawnee and Cherokee.

[@AnastasiaRoseSiyankovsky]

+Selene Raven The fact that it's there, and I respect and love is quiet enough. Skin tone shouldn't matter as we're all people on this planet together. It just so happens to be that there are people out there whom are racist, and think things without understanding, and a 32nd Cherokee would mean my 2x great grand fathet was atleast in the late 1800's, early 1900's. I am not saying I'm native with the heritage I have, and this is all respect. For what we both know goes on today. There is no need for name calling, and bragging about heritage we hold. This era is all about trying to keep the culture alive, and we all need to realize this instead of calling out white, black, asian, and arabian people who have some heritage. We are all related, so I could say I Apache, and Cheyenne. Maybe even say I am pueblo Zuni...

[@seleneraven2399]

+Andy Write I wasn't trying to slam you that hard. If your ancestors made it to the Dawes Rolls, so be it, but you'll never get tribal recognition. The Trail of Tears (1838-39) eventually lent itself to widespread contempt in the northeast because so many other races claimed Cherokee ancestry. It's called the Cherokee Grandmother Syndrome. I wouldn't go around the Dakotas claiming 1/128th Lakota blood, because anyone who's 4/4 has nothing but derision for halfbreeds, let alone so far back in history. I get that you've got a passion for all everything regarding American Indians. Something resonates deeply in your soul, and that's what is important. "Keeping the culture alive" is paramount. And I'm not condescending to your blood. It's what I am proudest of since I self-identified with my Indian ancestry well before my relatives had any influence on my thoughts or feelings. I adored all things "native" before I recognized it was my life.

[@AnastasiaRoseSiyankovsky]

Selene Raven You sir are a well rounded man, I like you. Thank you, and I can understand where you're coming from. I don't really want tribal recognition. It's more so that I can at least have something to go off of instead of being a full blooded Irishman.

[@seleneraven2399]

+Andy Write Powwow season's starting, so maybe we'll run into one another! Btw, I'm a girl.

[@JoleenBrownaddalina1]

You never cease to amaze me!! Keep them coming they just get better!!

[@frankiejones00]

You are an inspiration. Im native and i love everything you're doing keep it up

[@jacquese.t.9113]

Oh, I got chills when I hea6rd this! I love that rap music is the tool used as the voice for the people that need to be heard. Yes!

[@jasontighe2724]

Hi my name is Jason I am a addict I live in Dagenham England I love this new music it’s been a long time coming as a child we use to play cowboys and Indians I all ways chose to be a Indian it just felt right as I grew up I had a close bond with all animals and loved being in Nature I can remember writing a essay in the 2nd year seniors on Native Americans I remember how fascinated I was about the closeness Native Americans are with Mother Nature and the love and respect they have for all the creatures and for each other and the great spirit which gives life and unconditional love every day I have a kindred spirit and I respect your values and your love for gods green earth we need to stand together and address what governments and corporations are doing to our beautiful planet as she can only take so much it pains me to see the abuse of this earth and all Natives and animals something must be done

[@dineifranca8105]

meetings from the indigenous people of brazil

[@PerriYellowBird]

Great music video and song cousin! Keep it up! Native Pride!

[@lizhiikoh]

Omg this gave me goose bumps and made this Apache girl so happy I love it.

[@MonikaEscobar1965]

Brilliant !!!!!!! Cheers from Germany

[@JosephMacdonald369]

Love this! Feeling it from Santaquin Utah!

[@ilyalabozetta4005]

Proud to be Shawnee! this is my favorite one

[@TangledRivers]

This . . . is AMAZING, Frank! So great and the positive imagery is beautiful!

[@toniofo-sachi861]

Rosebud runs through my veins, rep for the natives brother

[@lonniemarks]

excellent work i really really like that style the way this is put together