From
Language to Melody

Local musician Aryn Ward, a citizen of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation of Yuchi descent, presents the history and living traditions of the Mvskoke and Yuchi peoples through storytelling, music, and visual art. The program explores how language inspires compositions across multiple genres and how music can help carry Indigenous languages into future generations. It includes live performances on Native flutes, a demonstration of Ward's original beaded graphic score, and an exploration of the connections between language, music, and culture. Part of Native American Heritage Month.