Mato Nanji (Indigenous, guitarist, singer & songwriter)




Myth vs. Craft show

Summary: Indigenous frontman & guitarist Mato Nanji shares stories about falling in love with music and the role it played in shaping his life. He describes how he formed Indigenous with his sister, brother and cousin, their experience playing on the B.B. King Blues Tour and why he carried on with the band after his family members left the band. He tells us how he first came to participate in the Experience Hendrix Tour and what it’s like to play with so many guitar greats. Toward the end of our conversation we discuss his Native American heritage and Mato deplores the conditions in Indian reservations.