Meet The Artist
Cactus Rose NYC is a stellar native americana act from Lenapehoking. The 3-piece band has been called “a trailblazing country and Americana band” by Indigenous In Music With Larry K & been the spotlight interview on the March 24, 2025 episode of the show. They’re featured in a recent issue of indigenous SAY Magazine. Cactus Rose NYC is of the City but you can hear the southeastern songlines.
Vocalist and songwriter Kandia Crazy Horse leads the band with a voice that evokes indigenous country stylings and the bluesy, haunting clarity of Cherokee folk singer Karen Dalton. Rounded out by seasoned musical veterans Nico Zaca & Lonnie Harrington, Cactus Rose NYC’s live show is infused with a rebellious indigenous spirit that will keep you riveted.
The trio’s sound has captivated audiences from the Heartland – where they headlined the opening night of the Oberlin Folk Festival in May 2024 – to Texas and the Northeast Corridor with elements of southern rock, cosmic country, Appalachian folk and Laurel Canyon sounds fusing perfectly into a blend of lovely melodies, memorable riffs, and affecting storytelling.
Cactus Rose NYC released their debut EP, Live From Lenapehoking: Field Recordings, on August 30, 2024 and are working toward a follow up project. They recently toured as one of the openers on Valerie June’s “Owls Omens & Oracles Tour” starting with the date @ Town Hall in NYC.
Interviews With Kandia Crazy Horse


Where Indigenous Roots Meet Americana
Since releasing her critically acclaimed debut album Stampede, Crazy Horse has graced many stages with her group Cactus Rose NYC, performing at the Brooklyn Americana Festival, the Another Country Festival, the Grand Ole Echo and more. Her unique experiences growing up between various African countries and Washington DC forged her compelling style of Americana.
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Meet Kandia Crazy Horse
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kandia Crazy Horse a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation
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Interview with Kandia Crazy Horse
Welcome to the inaugural episode of LIFT OFF w/ Veronica Cross podcast featuring an interview with Kandia Crazy Horse. Kandia
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Kandia Crazy Horse
Rissi plays faves and catches up with Kandia.
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Cactus Rose NYC on Moccasin Tracks
In this episode of Moccasin Tracks we talk about the Americana group Cactus Rose NYC with indigenous singer songwriter, Kandia
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Afro Indigenous Country Blues: The Sonic Sovereignty of Cactus Rose NYC
In this episode of Jack Dappa Blues Radio, we welcome Kandia Crazy Horse, Afro-Indigenous musician, rock critic, author, and frontwoman
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Turn It Up: Earworms, obsessions, recommendations
Coming at you from the Lenapehoking side of Turtle Island, Cactus Rose NYC is a Black and Indigenous Americana trio
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Play My Music #39
We welcome to our podcast today, Ms. Kandia Crazyhorse & Cactus Rose. Cactus Rose NYC is a native americana trio
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Charles Hughes Interviews Renegade Country Icon Kandia Crazy Horse
Kandia Crazy Horse is an indigenous (Pamunkey) and black singer-songwriter and activist based in Lenapehoking (NYC). Since the release of
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Kandia Crazy Horse Is Breaking Ground In Americana Music
Three years ago, NPR published an article on the Black female recording artists who were challenging racism and exclusion, in an industry
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