Sounds of Awareness: Radmilla Cody

Sounds of Awareness: Music and Poetry From Across Native America is a program honoring Women's History Month with music and spoken word. Grammy-nominated Native American recording artist Radmilla Cody (Diné [Navajo]) performs songs in the Navajo language. This performance was recorded in the Potomac Atrium of the National Museum of American Indian on March 4, 2017.

[@charlottebegay6954]

Amazed by her voice its phenomenal.....I read the comments first before I wrote this....I knew there was gonna be some people judging by who she is as a person.....she is after all Navajo....those people that are judging where did you come from....Didn't you have your grandparents or your paternal grandparents?....from my understanding my grandparents thought me to be nice and also embrace all human kinds don't judge it's not our place to do so.....I believe in my Higher Power.....if you go to ceremonies than you should know to be obedient and have discipline.....by the way Radmilla Cody carries herself and the way she speaks is louder than the judgement she gets you can just feel that vibe just by watching this clip.....and by that she was taught very well by her grandmother....strong, resilient, powerful gorgeous Dine women......we should be embracing all races that also represents the four sacred direction white (Bilagáana, White people) , yellow (Náátsʼósí, Chinese), black (Zhinii, African Americans) and red (Indigenous People).....hopefully the next time anybody thinks about judging think about your ancestors.....that is all as you were

[@sagennicole5953]

respect

[@ashleycampos8839]

💜💜yup

[@SG-MT]

💯 The ones who judge tell on themselves. They have much more to learn.

[@1stAmerican]

i worked on the navajo reservation daily until March 2020 when the pandemic hit. not many people sing anymore even though back a hundred years ago, the men sang horse songs, baby songs, crop songs, traveling songs. with the modern world at it's wits, it is nice to come onto this channel and hear these songs. i was just auditioning for hollywood execs and forgot parts of the sha nasha song. i didn't get to sing it anyway because the producers wanted to know more about what i was wearing. as a child on the reservation, i remember women singing with a drum. recently, i heard women should not drum. um, that's news to me! come to a ceremony, you'll hear the ladies arguing about how a ceremony should be conducted. "you're suppose to do it this way" ha ha. we are all relatives, we are the five fingered people. there used to be beings with three fingers running around eating children. if you fight with each other, those beings will materialize and bite you in the neck. ha ha wow, she is singing a horse song. cool. there are nuances she does with her voice that is her own style. other navajos don't sing like that. my uncles sang in the Klagetoh singers group. my father sang in the wingate valley boys group. keep singing my friends.

[@Cabral_del_Norte]

She came to my University and meet her in person. It was an honor to meet such a wonderful woman.

[@shalissyadale856]

Hi

[@nerdy_gamer5009]

Same

[@nerdy_gamer5009]

She knows my grandma Jennifer Denetdale she also rode in my grandmas car

[@besimarks5124]

Interesting comments. Radmilla is a Dine' woman, she is a relative to us, with her intellect, her songs, her stories has 'woke' us up. She is truly inspirational and the oral stories gives us strength to carry on. May the Diyin Dine' bless her with her teachings of our ancestors. Ahx'hee Radmilla.

[@thediagamble1553]

It's always interesting to read comments when Radmilla speaks or sings or is provided a public forum. She remains a dynamic persona from the Navajo Nation. Many persons laud her for her powerful and magnetic personality, she is very well spoken and through all the experiences of her life, unafraid to broach subjects most would not even bring up. For my part, in response to two comments. Radmilla was raised by her Grandmother because her own birth mother left her shortly after Radmilla was born. Her mom was 18. Her birth father was a 43 year old man. Her mom also dealt with her own personal struggles with alcoholism until a reconciliation that is still deeply personal and private to their family and not for us to comment upon. Her Grandma was such an iconic representative of our elders. Indeed, when Radmilla shares reminiscences of her Grandmother, we Diné say, 'Oh yes, my Grandmother said exactly the same thing." Another comment said that she was NOT a good representative for our people? Who then is a stronger one? We Diné are known for how much we borrow, if you will, all the traditions and arts and cultural mores of the indigenous tribes on the lands we traveled through and live besides. You can see this through anthropological and archeological science aside from our own rich oral histories. I caution Diné people who say WE do NOT believe THAT when even from one side of the Navajo Nation might say or inflect a word differently and their traditions might vary. Radmilla IS a representative of we Diné in this modern world. Families differ in how they view multicultural blended families but if your mother and your grandmother are Diné, that's who you ARE. What she shared in this presentation are the same stories I grew up with. Be careful whom you tarnish with your wide brush. Being judgmental about a person's background or life experiences we do not know the full extent of or are privy to speaks more about the limitations YOU place upon yourself. You're the one making your mind small and your world smaller. I can only speak for myself and say that to me, Radmilla is a worthy representative for our people. She has gone through difficult times, she has accepted responsibility for the error of her lapses of judgement, she has endured harsh treatment, she has evolved. She continues to advocate for all those in different stages of evolution. That is also Ké.

[@therealamericanindian9523]

Interesting...

[@KOKO-FLY]

Im glad millie is doing good to this world....me an millie are from leupp area....is seen here thru the years on her sucess...im glad she still doing her part on carrying on the tradition an experience and involvement in todays struggle as native American....she is a strong voice in native American culture....much...much respect Beauty be with you..

[@dihernandez8993]

Thedia Gamble ,,,Ll.

[@danielshy9176]

👎👎

[@chuckheppner4384]

Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful. As one can see when the eyes are open, so one can understand when the heart is open. God breaks the heart again and again and again until it stays open. The bringers of joy have always been the children of sorrow. Music is the language of the soul; and for two people of different nations or races to unite, there is no better means than music For a musician, music is the best way to unite with God. One day, music will take it's rightful place as the true religion of Mankind. ~ Hazrat Inayat Khan

[@nereida116]

Royalty, grace, beauty and wisdom. Sending you love and peace Radmilla!

[@philhewett1601]

What a powerful voice that comes from the heart...she remembers who she is, so proud.

[@shiverarts8284]

Eh, not proud, just something we are and have to do for the rest of the human race. We're not proud, were just honorable.

[@meladiegarey3571]

I had the opportunity to meet her as a 5th grader in our Navajo Leadership Program at Borrego Pass School way back. I grew up with my Navajo family and I didn't understand English until at least 3rd to 5th grade. I was shamed for my language and especially for being a woman. Navajo people are welcoming and honestly used for their kindness besides their language. Thank you for keeping our culture real. When she spoke about her grandmother, it spoke more than words. My grandpa said: "Granddaughter learn, always do better!!! Don't get stuck I know we will die but it's up to you and it is okay to let go of the past, we're moving worlds, just walk in beauty."

[@williammiles1756]

My woman is Navajo, and she's beautiful, and I love her deeply, and our people, as her husband, are her people are mine as well Dinè is beautiful and strong live the language hard for me to learn but I'm trying so vibrant and strong people my late dad said the Navajo are good people my woman's name is Nizhoni God bless and keep you and your family Jesus loves you.

[@tuffjamaican9192]

how can people get up and walk out on her singing. she is amazing. all my native american family out there represent. shout out my cherokee Nation out there

[@thatsme9871]

She was a our guess speaker during my high school graduation,,a great role model

[@MegaAli213]

How powerful you are, and beautiful in every way possible.

[@divinefeminine4206]

I know right she is Amazing!!! And I look up to her as a fellow Black/Navajo Biracial Young Woman! She is very inspirational!

[@Angie-gk8bp]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you Radmilla Cody!! We love you!! 😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@oliviahart7983]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️ 🙌❤️ and brings the songs for the HOLY PEOPLE ❤️ 💗🙏💗 ♥️ -- As a woman who carries a drum too-- I so respect her passion for being a good REPRESENTATION*

[@kingdavid9520]

She is a representation of beauty strength love and greatness from both African American an native American culture. She is awesome

[@nancybaldwin1811]

She's a beautiful person. Glad she shared her story. :)

[@thomashoyt4401]

Radmilla Cody a very lovely and intelligent lady with a beautiful voice and very interesting commentary.

[@jessicacole8404]

More people need to hear this

[@cecilwhite1647]

She is send from the holy people. Love her...

[@kevsis123]

We sing different. She sounds like a whole choir. Stunning how Native women sing.

[@moshyboy8050]

Washington “Deceit.” Wow, what an awesome perspective and courage to speak truth.

[@kevsis123]

Exactly

[@musicmatters4652]

Yes but she took the Washington Decent money to come and perform 🤦🏻‍♀️.

[@profitmakr5114]

Beautiful Indigenous woman. Refreshing that she owns both sides of her beautiful identity, and isn't trying to claim that black people are Indigenous and try to replace the real Indigenous people with black people. We mixed with white and black, and both should be equally accepted and respected.

[@sonjamerien6428]

A beautiful Woman, an amazing, powerful voice. It touches my soul. Merci beaucoup for sharing🌈💫🦅

[@MegaAli213]

One of my role models and heroes. She inspires me and my children, especially my daughter's.

[@ardrawilliams9380]

Beautiful! Pure! And holy!!!

[@ToniBreland]

The songs touched my soul.

[@therealamericanindian9523]

Who are you?

[@sharisimonehampton5434]

I am moved by your song. I am glad to have e found this video. You are a very beautiful woman with an amazing voice. I am inspired by your story and I appreciate the respect to your grandmother. She must ha e been a truly amazing person. You reflect special insights of her in all that you do. A wonderful and refreshing sight to my heart. Thank you.♥️

[@brunoreyes1730]

👋 from Mexico!!! I love your culture and your beautiful traditions!!!

[@mackincheez2635]

Amazing. I've had plenty of times to meet her but I just didn't.. My mind was lost in alcohol n drugs.. But now I'm a different person and listening to her has touched my heart.. Much love radmilla.. Stay true and stay happy.

[@ZarinaNazari]

Beautiful soul beautiful voice of strength ✨❣️

[@TheWriterWalker]

Powerful!

[@bjoburn7821]

Thanks For Sharing! No more Violence Against Women Anywhere!

[@lyndabuswell139]

Awe inspiring. celebrating indigenous peoples' resilience and their shared spiritual strengths more important today than ever before.blessings and much respect.

[@helenhighwater5313]

"Washington Deceit"...nailed it!

[@rosatravis7887]

Thanks for your big poster. I had it for many year. I alway love to hear you sing.

[@blancaplasenciacorrea9896]

Muchas gracias, bella flor.... Gracias por compartir tu cultura, tu energía, tu maravillosa voz tu sabiduría que es la de tus ancestros y la de todos. Muchos abrazo desde Tenerife (Islas Canarias ). Aho hermana

[@fatvegan4621]

Her voice!! I die!!!

[@ceciljim]

This song is very beautiful,Sound of Awareness ❤

[@alexissmall34]

She and I are related by her Nakai dine clan, her grandfather on her mothers sides clan, the Mexican clan. My grandmother.

[@Queenkuromi_94]

She my Auntie

[@alexissmall34]

@@Queenkuromi_94 how?

[@raygonzalez1378]

@@alexissmall34 shes not american shes african and is playing a role as they all do. why can she claim to know better than an original person of this origin? she maybe mixed but so are many whites and they dont try to act for your sympathy and remind you of the enemy of my enemy is my friend is saying they gather you into a closer connection so you dont know the buffalo soldier she is and the black americans who killed us as a favor for them as you know christians give people enough rope to hang themselves, you think shes authentic look at the islands theyve killed more indeginous people for their own agenda. i hate a fraud

[@valeriejohnson4802]

My role model ❤

[@TheJanWalker]

Valerie Johnson, it seems a good choice.

[@dianabegay4442]

She my aunt and she is my role model

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Extraordinary singer…beautiful voice.

[@thoughfullylost6241]

amazingly beautiful music and much needed narrative thank you

[@deleahwilliams1557]

She's beautiful

[@ladydiana2008]

I love listening to Radmilla Cody. I had the joy of meeting her for a MMIW talk in 2022 at Cisco for our NAN group event.

[@marlenemanygoats6492]

I always think about her beautiful songs and she so beautiful the way she speak very telagent young lady, proud of her about our Diné Cutler. May God bless her where ever she goes..

[@mr.nobody6977]

I only speak walla walla walla walla walla at work... 🤗🤗😍😍

[@raqueltruax4248]

Wow beautiful!

[@alonzowitt5931]

Native ladies are so beautiful their features and dress. Thank you and God bless

[@Pond-erer]

I love you. Sorry for the story of this USA. My heart is with you.

[@kratoscraken5614]

Wish I saw her in person she's awesome 💪🙏💪

[@josieiris2441]

i love you, aunty. you inspire me to be a better person

[@patriciaarancibia1710]

Que hermosa voz!!! Que ganas de entender su conversación y las canciones Navajo?? Si?? Porq. You Tube no pone traducción !! Es preciso!! .Todo lo q encuentro de la nación India Norteamericana está en Ingles . El resto del mundo queremos conocer su cultura !

[@christinamorales6887]

I’m biracial too. Indigenous Mexican, Apache and German and my dad is Apache on his dads side and my grandma was indigenous Mexican and my mom is German.

[@kaecake9575]

I love being Diné ✨

[@delbertannis5642]

Thanks to TikTok I found another beautiful voice with a beautiful voice 💌✌🏽🙏🏽

[@user-sj4dk2nk1v]

Thank you my dears ❤️ beautiful 🎼💕🔥🦅 God Bless my dears ❤️❤️🌈☀️

[@tkrismilford3300]

Very nice songs 🎵

[@mycocoaone]

Beautiful.

[@stallsonpurpose]

massive respect

[@jinehbachavez28]

Love your voice

[@matej0909]

i remember hearing her voice years ago on canyon records compilation, glad i encountered her again. super gucci vibe

[@brielvin]

Gratitude

[@user-ys1cb1ld9f]

❤thank you❤

[@teresaisham6739]

Your voice is beautiful 😊😊

[@donkeywaffles8816]

Cousin you're a rare one of a kind beauty.❤

[@Queenkuromi_94]

Ooooo yup that my auntie ❤️

[@DoveTrees]

"It is the institution of Indigenous Resistance that unifies us, brown and red, all into one Movement." _Ya'at'eeh shik's_ Culture, Politics, Race to the side we need to stick together. _from Diné Nation Ft Wingate, Iyanbito_ 🕊️

[@Corliestings]

Im so blessed to have heard ur voice. I hear you. Ur into the frequencies nobody understands. But holy fuck. I saw those masks in the crowd. Creepy as fuck. But I know ur untouchable. Love and light to you. Ur a gorgeous angel. Walawala 😂 Nee bee wah bow, en die en, aah key mis kquee, nee bee wah bow.

[@sealfan1000]

deceit... Yes, My Lady Shine On!

[@richardburr7297]

a Turquoise Rose yes, a Woman's Voice is always welcome to aid the substance behind her, I would like to take that one home like forever, 🥰🥰😃😃😃🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@chuckheppner4384]

🌈 Nachi Diyin Sound is the force of creation, the true whole. Music then, becomes the voice of the great cosmic oneness and therefore the optimal way to reach this final state of healing. Hazrat Inayat Khan

[@tonyemerson7203]

Nice strong voice

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Washington deceit…love it!

[@annie-ji6uj]

Tabliah?

[@glendalynda6587]

I like how some of these songs sound like Apache music. Like Apache devil dance songs. After all Dine' nation is the Apache, Comanche and Navajo.

[@KREN12623]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️♥️🕊️♾️🕊️♥️🕊️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chiefeaglefeather5307]

Washington Deceit ,.... nothing more to be said.

[@disco0752]

She alright

[@CHIEFRAENKLOWESHTE]

IHÉHE ASÉ

[@constancejackson4815]

How are you Mexican , African American and Navaho. ? Interesting

[@AaronHahnStudios]

Absolutely beautiful. .. though disappointed in the number of the turn out. Millions will flock to phoney's like celebrity singers who lip sync all for the money, Sorry to say.. But she is PURE. So where is the respect to original owners of the so called greatest nation on Earth?

[@therealamericanindian9523]

What about em?

[@AaronHahnStudios]

@@therealamericanindian9523 Your replying to someone of High intellect, you will need to elaborate in more detail so I may reply to your useless comment correctly.

[@therealamericanindian9523]

@@AaronHahnStudios you asked for the respect... I can't respect someone who can't raise his own self out of his own despair whether it be man or nation...but what if they are not the original people of the land? Can't help but to ask questions.. for if the Indian was as spiritual as you say they were then where is the wars for back the land? Why be content with running casinos and hotels when it was not your way, o seminole? Why scream about poverty when you been living off the land since the beginning..? Have to wonder are we paying homage to the true Indians or are we just gonna be dumb our whole lives...

[@therealamericanindian9523]

@@AaronHahnStudios I can pity but not respect...

[@AaronHahnStudios]

@@therealamericanindian9523 ok, lets end this simply, I do my home work. I just checked out your channel. And you have absolutely NOTHING to contribute. Judging by your viewing content and likes I am talking to an idiot. My original comment on this site was 'positive' and respectful. Clearly something you are incapable of.

[@NavajoIndianaJones]

Nizhoni

[@KREN12623]

🕊️♥️🕊️♾️🕊️♥️🕊️🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️♥️🕊️🖤🕊️♥️🕊️💙🕊️♥️🕊️💛🕊️♥️🕊️🤍🕊️♥️🕊️🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️♥️🕊️

[@janelledawes8056]

Why don't we have full díne Navajo going out there ?!?! Wth

[@kevinbrown5093]

what the hell you talking about …. go learn the songs and go if you don’t want her to go

[@powwow6886]

Nice Sunday morning alarm clock……………

[@RSVD84]

I really liked her at first, I remember when she came to my high school. I got her autograph and thought wow she knows more of the language than I do even though more half diné. My spouse loved her music as well and always told me I was lucky to have met her. The day I saw her when I was with my spouse I told her how much they wanted to meet her. She came off snobbish and said maybe next time. I mean they were in the rr and it would have taken a few mins. She could have said yeah sure but no. So when I told them we said nope and deleted her music on iTunes and threw away the crap we had then and there.

[@meteor2012able]

I suggest you get your impressions to her ASAP. She needs to know about how she treated you ... it will be a gift to her. There has to be an explanation for her bad behavior. PAZ, amigo

[@millardatene-mw3tl]

…n8v Beyoncé ❤

[@jellvorbob1082]

She is a wonderful role model, i think but, why all these meetings and gathering she goes to, i have never heard her mention her natural mother, its always just her late grandma.. if she is raise by her grandmother, where does her mother fit in?? Dn’t u want to know that part of her life . Im not trying to be hard on her, but she be more open with where shes really coming from. The whole nation loves her model.

[@donkeywaffles8816]

Jellvor Bob she's my cousin, and you perceived something that she may holding personally, something tells me you will meet her one day. Ask her when you meet her. Her grandma was the kindest woman in the world. Her veneration of her is important to her.

[@cheronjohnson4529]

She's very open about her mother and her mother's stuggle with alcohol. That's why she hardly mentions her mother. Not that she doesn't have respect for her, but she holds her grandmother closer.

[@shantaljames6570]

I thank her grandmother for raising such a wonderful person & role model to our Navajo children. Yéego an'í'tí

[@inaciamartin5511]

Dcite

[@reaseAable]

Not all indigenous people feel mascots are a problematic

[@KoolerThanYou2]

African American is a misnomer, We are Niiji

[@therealamericanindian9523]

I bet you she listens to rap n r n b

[@AaronHahnStudios]

what a stupid thing to type.

[@therealamericanindian9523]

@@AaronHahnStudios facts are facts bud

[@AaronHahnStudios]

@@therealamericanindian9523 Correct,. if only you knew some.

[@therealamericanindian9523]

@@AaronHahnStudios fact: profile pic is of a young boy named hamp...he was the mascot for the Cleveland Indians back in 1925...

[@AaronHahnStudios]

@@therealamericanindian9523 FACT: Your channel has only two subscribers, NO CONTENT! And you believe there is a God, without any proof at all. HAHAHAHAH LEEEL!! X-D Talk about Dumb!

[@jrippee05]

This is another one of these big govt indians who looks like us, sent out to screw with our heads. The very things she says goes against Navajo beliefs: don't listen to her. Haven't we suffered enough? That's why she speaks at Universities. I don't see her respecting her own elders at her tribe. She identifies as a black woman but claims to native American? There's a reason why she would not be welcome on tribal land, she's dis-respectful!

[@brandonlee8127]

Radmilla Cody Great All Around Human Being , Beautiful words Nice voice

[@shantaljames6570]

How is she being disrespectful? She's Half Navajo & she's proud of her culture & language. Our people stand behind her & support her. She's an inspiration & role model to our Navajo children.

[@ST-xe6yu]

James R I have a similar mix an growing up natives just like you were the most racist hateful ones around. Small minded closed minded small person, shame on you. One drop of Indian blood...........one drop

[@divinefeminine4206]

I am half Navajo as well and you sound SALTY asf!! Probably bitter because she didn't accept your friend request on Facebook.

[@MegaAli213]

Angry jealous hatred, comes from a five dollar fake Indian, and Not from a real Indigenous kindred. The fruits of your words makes it clear who and which one you are, unfortunately. Go back to your European Masters and tell them, that you failed.