Musicians and music-lovers alike understand the power that music holds to transform, uplift, rejuvenate, and inspire. Through art and music we are able to reconnect with our roots and with the Earth, and reach new heights in our wellness and connectedness to our environments and the people and communities around us.

In a continuation of our focus on music through a Native lens, this coming Wednesday Wade Fernandez will be joining us to speak about music as medicine. Wade / Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew (Walks With The Black Wolf) is a “deeply authentic” multi-award winning international touring artist and educator from the Menominee Nation. Winning numerous awards in multiple genres, Fernandez’s musical style knows no bounds and the same goes for his educational style. Beginning his solo music career joining Jackson Browne & the Indigo Girls onstage has led to a long career with over 70 international tours rocking and soothing stages from Woodstock 94 to the Kennedy Center. His music and his message are firmly grounded in his Menominee Reservation roots and love for the land, animals, and people.