Cherokee singer-songwriter Agalisiga “The Chuj” Mackey shares the story behind his debut country-folk album , created entirely in the Cherokee language with producer Jared Tyler . He discusses language revitalization , the Cherokee syllabary , immersion schools , and the impact of boarding schools . Agalisiga also reflects on Indigenous history , cultural preservation , and his musical influences —showing how traditional language and contemporary music can keep a culture thriving. Agalisiga Mackey Music S how notes: bring you to other episodes you'll like, newsletter sign-up to get sneak peeks, podcast merch, buy me a coffee, YouTube video, and transcript! (00:00) Intro (02:39)Cherokee culture and language (10:11)When I was a Boy Tsitsutsa Tsigesv with clip (13:24) developing Cherokee language and culture app (17:31) forced relocation Trail of Tears (22:00) Agalisiga’s elders, legacy of boarding schools (28:55) Tiny Desk experience, clip Daganigisi (I’m Gonna Leave) (32:18) other episodes linked and ways to support this project (33:05) Sequoyah’s Syllabary, Cherokee sounds and culture (41:33) musical influences, clip of Gatlohiha (I’m Crying) (48:19) Bringing the language into the present, creating the album, Jared Tyler, clip of Dvkiyohiselvi (I Shall Be Released) (57:47) Anvdvnelisgi ᎠᏅᏛᏁᎵᏍᎩi album (59:16) family, learning Spanish (01:02:11) bringing the culture into the present
