In this episode, Sydney Jane interviews Carlitta Ann, a singer-songwriter and member of the American Indigenous Piscataway Canoe tribe. They discuss spirituality, the importance of honoring ancestors, and bridging generational divides. Carlitta shares her spiritual journey, which began in the Christian church and later expanded to include indigenous practices. She emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adjusting one's beliefs based on new information. They also explore the concept of being a steward of the land and the importance of listening and exchanging knowledge with different generations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sacred + Sound

02:32 Carlitta's Spiritual Journey and Beliefs

05:58 Becoming a Member of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe

9:17 Challenges Faced by Indigenous Communities

14:28 Other “names” for God

19:46 Being a Steward of the Land

23:19 Maintaining Connection with Ancestors

28:27 Bridging Generational Divides

35:40 The Influence of Spirituality on Artistic Expression

38:39 Supporting Carlitta's Music and the Podcast

Carlitta Ann is a Virginian singer/songwriter whose music has been featured on major Apple Music and Spotify playlists, as well as national and international radio. She enjoys harmony stacks, artisanal snacks, and nonsense. She is a member of supergroup 4th Corner (Come Back Home) and continues to make music with lifelong friend Sydney Jane and their band Adjustment Period. Her first small body of work entitled Lil Bit was released Dec. 2019. Do you like to dance, but are worried about onlookers? Do you have qualms about the repetitive ways we express love? Are you tired of being harassed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Carlitta’s music is for you.

Carlitta’s Cash App: $CHtwotees

Follow Carlitta: https://fanlink.tv/carlitta

Sacred + Sound: https://www.sacredandsound.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacredandsound

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredandsound

Sign Up for our Mailing List: https://www.sacredandsound.com/contact

Theme Song: Grey Rock Shuffle by Ray Alex ft. Sydney Jane

https://sydneyjane.komi.io/music/grey-rock-shuffle

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.