Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos

Khu.éex’ is excited to announce the upcoming release of Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos.  Shortly after completing “Siyaadlan”, Khu.eex’ returned to Avast! In Seattle in early 2023 with long-time producer Randall Dunn.  

As the music unfolded, it reflected not only the chaos of contemporary times, but the increasingly cyclic nature of colonization in many forms; in the face of intergenerational resiliency maintained by Native communities.  Traditional means of wellness across generations is strength, like cedar withstanding storms or floating through the flood.

“Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos” is a nod to Public Enemy’s “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back”.  While PE’s classic album was a response to/reflection of the chaos of life amidst the 1980’s crack era (and its’ wider effects), Khu.eex’s new album is a response to/reflection of the chaos of life amidst the 2020’s fentanyl era (and its’ wider effects).  

“Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos” continues Khu.eex’s journey through genres, characteristic of their work.  While still grounded in the influence of their late co-founder Bernie Worrell and P-Funk, the album’s scenes traverse jazz, hip-hop, doom metal, psychedelia, and soul; while also bearing cinematic influences of David Lynch and Takeshi Kitano.  

This work features bandleader/curator Preston Singletary (bass); vocalists Gene Tagaban, Sondra Segundo, and Air Jazz; Captain Raab (guitar); Tim Kennedy (keyboards); Ed Littlefield (drums); Denny Stern (percussion); Jason Cressey (trombone); Hans Teuber (sax, keyboards); and Steve “Stebmo” Moore (keyboards).

This work will be available digitally and on double color vinyl with three sides of music and a fourth etched side. Liner notes are by Bobby “Dues” Wilson.

The Khu.éex’ Story

Khu.éex’ (pronounced koo-eex) translates to “Potlatch” in the Tlingit language, a Native group from Southeast Alaska. Co-Founder Preston Singletary thought of the name Khu.éex' because of the notion of sharing culture, stories, and music. The intent of Khu.éex' is to present a contemporary interpretation of our culture to empower others.

We are members of the Tlingit, Haida and Blackfoot tribes. Some of us were raised in traditional villages with cultural knowledge and understanding of the protocols of the culture, while some of us were raised among the urban Indigenous community of the Pacific Northwest. No matter where we settle, we are keepers of cultural knowledge and language. 

Our Goal

Join Khu.éex’ to reach our $20,000 goal! We will use the funds to offset the costs of  creating Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos. We will use any funds that go over the original goal for ongoing and future music recordings. Be part of this groundbreaking music today. Scroll down for more photos of Perks offered.

Other Ways You Can Help

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Perks!

Choose your level of support, Perks range from digital downloads for albums to one of a kind blown glass Tlingit Baskets by noted glass artist Preston Singletary (Khu.éex’ co-founder/bassist).

Digital download bundle from Khu.éex’ band members, including:
True Loves': "Famous Last Words", Captain Raab: "Dead Precedents", Tim Kennedy "Dutch Still Life" and  Sondra Segundo: "Díi Gudangáay uu Síigaay - I Can Feel the Ocean",  "Sáandlaanaay - The First Light" and "Brighter Days Will Come".    

Tlingit Basket: Ocean/Grey by Preston Singletary

Tlingit Basket: Elderberry/Black by Preston Singletary

Tlingit Basket: Sky/Olive by Preston Singletary

Chilkat Face - cast glass by Preston Singletary

Eagle - cast glass by Preston Singletary

Moon Mask - cast glass by Preston Singletary

Spirit Face - cast glass by Preston Singletary

These Tlingit Baskets were created in blown and sand carved glass by co-founder/bassist and artist Preston Singletary. The baskets that Singletary creates are contemporary glass versions of traditional Tlingit baskets, which were woven from spruce tree roots.

Tlingit Basket: Cedar/Red by Preston Singletary 

Tlingit Basket: Amber / Yellow by Preston Singletary

Tlingit Basket:Elderberry/Grey by Preston Singletary

Tlingit Basket: Amber/Red by Preston Singletary

Thank You For Your Support and Commitment to Music!