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Classically trained pianist and singer Natalie Curtis isolated herself for five years after a breakdown just before she was to debut with the New York Philharmonic. Guilt-ridden and songless, Natalie can't seem to recapture the joy music once brought her. In 1902, her brother invites her to join him in…
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When Natalie’s career as a professional musician collapses, she travels out west. There, she learns the US government’s Indian Code makes it illegal for Native Americans to sing, dance, and tell their stories. She records Native songs and dances and advocates for the lifting of the Code.
For those of us who’ve seen plans crumble to dust, Natalie’s life of recovering from adversity to advocacy is an inspiration.
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