Lyla June

Lyla June is a Diné (Navajo) and Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) musician, poet, and activist whose work weaves together Indigenous wisdom, environmental advocacy, and melodic storytelling. Blending spoken word with folk, hip-hop, and traditional Native American influences, her music—like recent releases *Water is Life* and *Native Women*—serves as both a prayer and a call to action, centering themes of healing, sovereignty, and reverence for the Earth. A Stanford-educated scholar of Indigenous food systems, she uses her platform to amplify intersectional justice movements while honoring ancestral traditions through songs like *Hózhó* and *All Nations Rise*. Her work often features hauntingly beautiful flute melodies and lyrical depth rooted in her cultural heritage.

Genres

Ambient

Hip Hop

Folk

World

Indie

Spoken Word

Environmental

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Latest Release

Hózhó

Lyla June

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released January 4, 2025