RGG December 2015 - p.9
Nahko, an Oregon-native born a mix of Puerto
Rican, Native American, and Filipino bloodlines
considers himself a citizen in service to the
planet. Disillusioned by the world around him and
inspired by vagabond, Americana musicians and
storytellers like Conor Oberst and Bob Dylan,
Nahko left home as a teenager in search of
adventure and self-discovery. Armed with stories,
a guitar, and a fierce set of ideals, he set out to
bridge the cultural gaps dividing his own psyche.
He began producing a public, musical journal of
his journey toward personal, spiritual, and social
healing, and thus Medicine for the People was
born. Recently, Nahko discussed his successes,
his philosophies, his music, and his life with
Huffington Post, who called Nahko’s music
“beautiful and stirring.” Nahko describes his
music as a mix of hip‐hop and folk rock with a
world message.
Nahko reflected recently, "When we made our
debut in the UK this past August, we were quite
surprised by the amount love and excitement
that greeted us. To return, just months later, my
gut tells me there are even more countries and
communities that have been patiently waiting to
receive our music. Whether discovered via
social media or passed on by word of mouth,
the movement for the Medicine Tribe grows
faster than we can show up!
So...here we come. Get ready for the vibe,
tribe
JAN
23
