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The article presents an interview with Native American rapper Billy Janis whose artist name is Mista Futuristic. Janis describes his earliest memory of music and how he became a musician. The early performances of Janis are described. Janis also discusses his growth and development as an artist. Other artists who have collaborated with Janis are also highlighted.

An interview with NAMMY-winning musical artist HvnSent of Rezawrection is presented. When asked how he came up with such name, he reveals praying to God and how he had been amazed at how his vocals can sound after a recording that he realized it was sent from heaven. He says that he started back in the late 90's with Christian Takes Gun doing rap music for children. He believes that if someone has spiritual life and have gained confidence in doing what he loves, then anything is possible.

The article profiles educator and filmmaker Nathan Young IV. It notes that Young has started his filmmaking career while teaching at Fort Gibson Public Schools in Oklahoma, focusing on cultural studies and bilingual education in Native American languages. It relates that the key component of Young's works is the balance between fiction and truth. It mentions that Young has utilized media to express ideas, particularly about Native American culture, and addressed issues on culture and identity.

The article offers information on the 9th Annual Native American Music Awards held at the Seneca Events Center at the Niagara Falls, New York in October 2007. Among the performers were Gary Small & the Coyote Brothers, Digging Roots and Joanne Shenandoah. Arvel Bird was honored as the Artist of the Year, while Susan Aglulark was awarded as the Best Female Artist. The complete list of the winners is provided.

The article presents an interview with musician Cocoa Creppel. He plays in a Native funk band in New Orleans, Louisiana at local fairs and regional festivals. He is a member of the United Houma Nation which indicate how most of his songs compe from his tribal history and culture. He is also head singer of a traditional drum group called Souhern Connection.

The article presents an interview with an indigenous musician Phenom. He was asked about of being a man with a job of rhyming that for him is an everyday struggle and he had to work for his busy schedule. In addition, his name was created because he writes songs and lyrics in his own and so Phenom-in-all arise and was only shortened to Phenom. When asked of the track that mean most to him he cites several artist namely the Ambassador and the DL Incognito.

An interview with N-Don, a Hip-Hop artist, is presented. When asked about his name, he answered that the name all started many moons ago in high school and that his first name is Don and since he is Native, they called him N-don and it stuck ever since. He relates his style of music which is a mixture of new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop.

An interview with Nakoda Nation beadwork artist Bonnie Crawler Smith is presented. Smith considers beading as a provider of her strength in becoming patient and not to quit. She attributes her beadwork designs to the Nakoda tradition in terms of color meanings and vision. She regards beadwork as her spiritual healing and lifestyle.

The article reviews the music release "Space Age Indian," by Tiger, Tiger.

The article presents an interview with Native American Memphis-based rapper Pensmoke, or 'The Professional Outcast.' He explains that his name is a reference to his focus on strong lyrics that do not rely on the subject of guns and discusses the influence that rappers including Big Daddy Kane, KRS1, and Rakim have had on his musical style. He distinguishes between Hip-Hop as a culture and Rap a form of music and discusses the role of God in helping him overcome personal struggles.

The article reviews the music release "Easterday: Mystic Prayer Song to Our Star Nation. Answer from Above. Gathering of the Ancient Ones. An Answer from Above." by Red Sky Red Earth.

The article reviews the music release "EP: What Would Crazy Horse Say?" by Shadowyze.

The article reviews the music releases "Native to This Country," "Peace From the Everglades," and "Southern Exposure," by Tiger, Tiger.

The article reviews the music release "Moon Dancer," by Mark Hicks.

The article reviews the music release "Moon Rise," by Mark Hicks.

The article reviews the music release "Harley High: Jim Boyd," performed by Jim Boyd.

The article reviews the music release "History Remembers the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers: An Historical Account of the Greatest Warriors That Ever Lived," spoken word by Red Hawk and instruments played by Doc Holiday.

The article reviews the musical release "No Rez-ervations," by Matthew Montour.

The article reviews the music release "The American Indians Play Waila," released by Canyon Records.

The article reviews the music release "Heart of the Wind," released by Canyon Records and artists Robert Tree Cody and Will Clipman.

The article reviews the music release "Winter Storm," by Tha Tribe.

The article reviews the motion picture "Videographer: A portrait of Nathan Young IV," by Dawn Karina Pettigrew.