Indigenous Languages Aren't Dead: How Music Is Upholding Them

The video discusses Kalyn Fay's song 'Spotted Bird' and her new album 'Anvdvnelisgi', which is entirely in Cherokee. It highlights the importance of music in revitalizing Indigenous languages and the role of language immersion programs. The video also explores the cultural significance of language and the efforts to preserve it, drawing inspiration from the Maori language revival in New Zealand.

What is the main theme of the song 'Spotted Bird'?

• A journey through the mountains

• A relationship with an owl and future uncertainties

• A celebration of Cherokee festivals

• A story about a lost city

What is unique about Kalyn Fay's album 'Anvdvnelisgi'?

• It features only instrumental tracks

• It is sung in multiple languages

• It is a live concert recording

• It is entirely in the Cherokee language

Why are language immersion programs important according to Anton Treuer?

• They focus solely on academic excellence

• They are cheaper than traditional schools

• They create a social environment for language use

• They offer online courses

Who is Kathy Sierra and what role does she play in the Cherokee language community?

• A historian documenting Cherokee history

• A politician advocating for language rights

• A teacher who translates songs into Cherokee

• A musician who writes songs in Cherokee

What is the significance of the Maori language for Indigenous language learners in the US?

• It is being replaced by English

• It serves as an inspiration for language revitalization

• It is only spoken by elders

• It is a new language being introduced in schools

What challenge did Kalyn Fay's father face regarding the Cherokee language?

• He wrote books in Cherokee

• He taught it to his children

• He did not have the opportunity to learn it

• He was fluent but chose not to speak it

How does Kalyn Fay view her efforts in embracing her heritage and language?

• As a hobby with no deeper meaning

• As a means to achieve fame

• As a way to distance herself from her family

• As a way to honor her father's sacrifices