Swinomish

In the liminal space between reverb-drenched chords and ancestral memory lies the music of Black Belt Eagle Scout. Here, Katherine "KP" Paul, of Swinomish, weaves sonic tapestries that blur the boundaries between personal narrative and ancient heritage. Her latest offering, The Land, The Water, The Sky, emerges not merely as a collection of songs but as a cartography of homecoming—each note mapping the sacred geography of return.

In the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, where cedar forests meet the shimmering waters of Puget Sound, Kevin "Wa lee hub" Paul stands as a monumental figure in contemporary Coast Salish artistic expression. Born in 1960 and having spent his entire life within the embrace of the Swinomish community, Paul represents the living embodiment of cultural preservation through artistic practice —a journey that began shortly after his graduation from La Conner High School in 1979 and subsequent studies at Skagit Valley College.

Marcus Joe is a highly skilled self-taught artist/muralist/hip hop artist from the Swinomish Tribe who has painted murals; participated in art exhibitions and performed music live around the Pacific Northwest.