Formed in 1997 by musician/composer John Williams (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota Sioux) and vocalist/lyricist Shkeme Garcia (Tamaya/Jemez Pueblos), Albuquerque-based Native Roots are dedicated to the sound and spirit of Reggae music. Rooted by Native American life, culture, and music, both John and Shkeme, were also strongly influenced by Reggae music, but didn’t know of each other until introduced by a mutual friend. Determined to be more than a cover band, Native Roots focused on creating their own sound, songs & style. They have released four award-winning albums.

SAGE BOND
Singer-songwriter Native Roots hails from the Four Corners region within the Navajo Nation, Sage Bond, Diné/Ndeh (Navajo/San Carlos Apache. She has played with groups across genres and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2023.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor:

IAIA

All are invited to the Santa Fe Plaza to gather and enjoy great, FREE live music together in the 400-year-old historic heart of Santa Fe.
-Feel free to bring chairs to the concert.
-This is an alcohol-free event.
-Bring your water bottle—we will have water stations on site.
-There is a city parking garage on West San Francisco Street across from the Lensic.