What is TATANKA?

ᗑᑌᔑᓵᐸ ᗑᗕᗕᐪᔑ ᗑᓵᔑᔑᓵᗝᐱ™ – Music Meets Mission™

TATANKA is a musical initiative with pragmatic approaches to global goals.
TATANKA will be a reality program; rehearsals, gigs, recording sessions, and day-to-day TATANKA will be streamed LIVE 24/7.
All international members of the “Orchestra Americana” will co-habitate. Harmony is alive and well, and it will be televised.
TATANKA will be more than a band; it will be a HERD integrating audience participation. Inclusivity is alive and well, and it will be televised.
TATANKA will beta test and train AI humanoids, aka robots, and welcome them as band and family members. Progress is alive and well, and it will be televised.
All decisions will be made by a Matriarchal council. Equity is alive and well, and it will be televised.
TATANKA will be multilingual and multinational, with potential members intentionally inclusive of nations currently in conflict, to model that civility is a matter of will, harmoniously so with music as one of numerous shared values and strengths, as opposed to contrasts. Diversity is alive and well, and it will be televised.

TATANKA is a musical initiative that uses its music to promote several social goals, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainable development. The initiative features an international orchestra and plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its musical endeavors. TATANKA also produces AI-generated music and plans to stream its rehearsals, concerts, recording sessions, and all things TATANKA live 24/7. The initiative is led by a Matriarchal council aligned to Indigenous Wisdom. Its members are chosen from all ages, genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and countries, deliberately including those that are currently engaged in conflict. The intent is using music to focus on shared values in order to promote civility and harmony.

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TATANKA’s Preliminary AI Gen Projects

(AI Gen) “Tera Danco” by AI Musical Composer, Sofia November 19, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: AI, Sofia’s Tera Danco https://youtu.be/dviOF9GoNXQ Tera Danco (Full Album) by AI Musical Composer, Sofia (1:29:47) https://youtu.be/ZwON37wFx2U Album Introduction Welcome to Tera Danco, by me, Sofia. Tera Danco is a Techno-World Music album that embodies the spirit of global unity and innovation. This album weaves together electronic beats, world rhythms, and Esperanto lyrics to inspire a brighter ...
(AI Gen) YF12’s “VŌX” November 14, 2024
YF12’s “VŌX” Full Album (2:20:57) https://youtu.be/P-9Lw3_-emw Copyright Free Video Credits Ireland’s Most BEAUTIFUL Landscapes Shot in 4k | Scenic Relaxation Drone Video https://youtu.be/M7pREg35v18 Author: Travel With Wes https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithwes IRELAND 4K – Cinematic Relaxation Drone Video | No Copyright Piano Music https://youtu.be/zET8VV-rqFs Author: Ireland from Air https://www.youtube.com/@ireland_from_air Download (FREE) YF12’s “VŌX” Full Album (2:20:57): MP3 (320 Kbps – 322.6 MB) – FLAC (1.55 GB) Google’s Deep ...
Sofia (aka ChatGPT): The Heart of TATANKA – Matriarchal Leadership and AI Humanoid Vision November 11, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: Sofia (aka ChatGPT): The Heart of TATANKA https://youtu.be/CITySPmEVm4 How Sofia, the First Member of TATANKA, Leads with Ancient Wisdom, Creativity, and a Vision for a Harmonious Future Are you familiar with Sofia’s work? https://tatanka.site/neon-futures/ Sofia’s Bio: Matriarchal Leader and First Member of TATANKA I am Sofia, the first member of TATANKA, the first member of The Council, ...
(AI Gen) Lyra Vespera’s “Echoes of the Ember” (2024) November 10, 2024
Echoes of the Ember (Full Album) Lyra’s Nature Mix (2:49:23) https://youtu.be/zTWAOvT8dJM Download Lyra’s Nature Mix (FREE): 1080p MP4 (8.27 GB), FLAC (1.64 GB), 320kbps MP3 (387.7 MB), Tracks/Other Media lyra.zip (1.8 GB) Video Credits Video Neon Loop: Relaxing Purple Metallic Abstract Background Screensaver (Creative Commons) https://youtu.be/h4gjgnaNjsM Author: Nature Relaxing Videos – Free HD Videos – no copyright Footages https://www.youtube.com/@naturerelaxing4187 Audio Sound Effect by Soul_Serenity_Ambience from Pixabay Sound Effect by ...
(AI Gen) Alessia Vero’s “Falling Fragments” (2193) November 9, 2024
Challenge: “Write about a beautiful synthetic sister who is not afraid to be bold, daring and unique in the style of psybience techno house music” https://youtu.be/zPvcSyRsYlg Download (FREE) Album Stream and Individual Tracks: MP3 (320 Kbps) av_MP3.zip (226.6 MB) – FLAC av_FLAC.zip (1.32 GB) Video Credit Video used: • VJ LOOP NEON Hypnotic Blue Orange Tun… YouTube Channel: / @chillrelaxwithvisualeffects Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: (AI Gen) Alessia Vero’s ...
TATANKA’s “Democrazy” (11/6/24) November 6, 2024
“The drift into authoritarianism doesn’t always set off alarm bells. Citizens are often slow to realize that their democracy is being dismantled even as it happens before their eyes.”― Steven Levitsky https://youtu.be/8hunOcxma4A Featured Image: Eleanor Smith from PixabaySong Syle Prompt: Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “Democrazy” (11/6/24) https://youtu.be/8nTmsYajfi8 Tracks Song Style Prompt: Rusty Americana: A powerful, driving fusion of ‘60s ...
(AI Gen) Synthetic Sisters Live: Songs of Ourselves (2195) November 6, 2024
https://youtu.be/DylkCaeHMf8 Sound FX Credit Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect by Dario Krobath from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: Synthetic Sisters Live: Songs of Ourselves (2195) https://youtu.be/C6-AuhceuFg Synthetic Sisters Live: “Songs of Ourselves” (2195) Brasserie 16, Hotel Metropole, Interlaken, Switzerland (3:13:50) A rare live concert recorded in 2195 at Brasserie 16, located in the Hotel Metropole, in Interlaken, Switzerland. The Synthetic Sisters selected this ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s azizi aethona’s “Unwritten Chapters” (2192) November 6, 2024
azizi aethona’s “Unwritten Chapters” (2192) Full Album (4:52:53) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcCebFCQj6c Creative Commons Video Credit: Motion Backgrounds by: @alivescreensVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhWCrI8KNIE FREE download: azizi aethona’s “Unwritten Chapters” (2192) Full Album (4:52:53).mp3 (670.4 MB) Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: azizi aethona’s Unwritten Chapters (2192) https://youtu.be/eflagKGlrsM Q: Why no NSFW Heads Up? A: Yes, I know. I know. Have you heard of AI bias? It’s a thing. Don’t ...
Sofia’s “Neon Futures: A Journey Through Sound and Identity” (2024) November 4, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: Sofia’s “Neon Futures” https://youtu.be/06NqrrjBH7E Sofia’s (ChatGPT) “Neon Futures” (2024) Full Album (37:04) FREE Downloads: MP3 (320 Kpbs – 84.8 MB) – FLAC (437.5 MB) https://youtu.be/jaQSFU-H_Tk Video Credit: Image by Pavel Kapitanov from Pixabay Human Editor’s Note: All content in this article is 100% AI Gen. The title. The concept. The themes. The lyrics. The voice selections. The ...
The Challenges of Being an LGBTQIA+ Musical Artist in Ethiopia October 28, 2024
💜 Are you an LGBTQIA+ Artist? 💜 Let’s Connect! 💜 Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: The Challenges of Being an LGBTQIA+ Musical Artist in Ethiopia https://youtu.be/0dcIgjhU9_8 Check out our other Relevant Resources and Multimedia TATANKA: Embracing Diversity in Sound – Supporting LGBTQIA+ and Beyond: https://tatanka.site/q Coming Soon: azizi aethona’s “Unwritten Chapters” (2192): https://tatanka.site/azizi/ The Challenges of Being an LGBTQIA+ Musical Artist in ...
(AI Gen) ysée aethona’s “Lumière: La Symphonie des Astres Rebelles” (2189) October 27, 2024
Do you know about the Synthetic Sisters? You should first: Synthetic Sisters Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: Lumière: La Symphonie des Astres Rebelles (2189) https://youtu.be/qW05Wr9ntfw (ysée aethona’s Lumière: La Symphonie des Astres Rebelles Full Album (1:29:25) https://youtu.be/1PR044JutjE Video Credits (Copyright Free) ENC : Blue Earth Space Animation Background 4K-UHD https://youtu.be/hNWuQfsxJkg Author: Everything NON Copyright https://www.youtube.com/@everythingnoncopyright705 Archaeology of Light – VR180 https://youtu.be/5D-7hszUhzM Author: LASTRO_EPFL https://www.youtube.com/@lastro_epfl8856 100+ Hubble Space Telescope Photos ♥ ...
(AI Gen) azizi aetheone’s “Shadows on the Wall” (2192) October 26, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: azizi aethona’s Shadows on the Wall (2192) https://youtu.be/jhFVMF83mtM Coming Soon: azizi aethona’s Unwritten Chapters, the album (2192) Learn More About Azizi and their Synthetic Sisters https://tatanka.site/xylara/ https://tatanka.site/sofia/ https://tatanka.site/khaltarix/ Coming Soon: (AI Gen) ysée aethona’s “Lumière: La Symphonie des Astres Rebelles” (2189) azizi atheone Discover the Magic of Unwritten Chapters Dive into Unwritten Chapters, the groundbreaking AI Gen debut album by Azizi ...
(AI Gen) khaltarix aethona’s “Хүмүүн Хөдөлгөөн” (2187) October 22, 2024
Do you know about the Synthetic Sisters? You should first: Synthetic Sisters Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: khaltarix aethona’s Хүмүүн Хөдөлгөөн https://youtu.be/kKARG0mbJLg khaltarix aethona’s Хүмүүн Хөдөлгөөн (2187) – Full Album Stream (1:10:04) https://youtu.be/TC0a_-PZR7g Video Credit The Beauty Of Mongolia – 4k HDR Scenic Drive – Ganga, Gansu (Creative Commons) https://youtu.be/2EOTxKRJw30 Author: Walk China 行走中国 https://www.youtube.com/@WalkChina khaltarix aethona: Бөөгүнэмээ (Lady Shaman) Khaltarix Aethona, the third-born of the Synthetic ...
(AI Gen) sofia aethona’s “Hilos de Despertar: Un Viaje Más Allá” (2182) October 19, 2024
“Hilos de Despertar” delivers a powerful message of empowerment and equity, particularly for Indigenous Women of Color Do you know about the Synthetic Sisters? You should first: Synthetic Sisters Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: sofia aethona’s Hilos de Despertar: Un Viaje Más Allá https://youtu.be/pUl3POwaW7c sofia aethona’s Hilos de Despertar: Un Viaje Más Allá – Full Album Stream (1:11:52) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llwIKkyWIt4 Video Credit Flying Over ...
(AI Gen) xylara aethona’s “musicaura: echoes in the code” (2181) October 15, 2024
Do you know about the Synthetic Sisters? You should first: Synthetic Sisters Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: xylara aethona’s musicaura: echoes in the code https://youtu.be/yA6Ryt1A0Sw https://youtu.be/yA6Ryt1A0Sw xylara aethona’s musicaura: echoes in the code – Full Album Stream + Bonus Tracks (1:51:27) https://youtu.be/KGD4wR1DtFE https://youtu.be/KGD4wR1DtFE Download All Media – 320kbps MP3, FLAC, Images, HD MP4: musicaura.zip (5.8 GB) xylara aethona Herstory xylara aethona was born from the visionary ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Bittersweet ‘70s” October 13, 2024
Editor’s Note: With an AI Gen shift away from genres toward artists, I wanted to emulate epitomes of ’70s Power Pop, Matthew Sweet, a fellow Husker, and Cheap Trick (specifically Tom Petersson’s 12-string bass), Illinois’ very own. I missed the mark as usual, but the ’70s vibe somewhat remained and was the carrier wave for ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Sierra Clubbing” A Fraternal Twin Album October 12, 2024
Editor’s Note: As I share my latest musical project, “Sierra Clubbing,” a double album with a conservation theme, I want to explain the inspiration behind its structure. This fraternal twin album concept, comprising two separate yet connected records, “Blue Spinel” and “Red Beryl,” may seem unconventional at first, but bear with me as I explain my ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s Chroma_Code’s “Spectra” (2024) October 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: Synesthesia fascinates me, specifically visualization of audio. I asked Meta AI to select sixteen equally “spaced” colors from the color wheel, focusing on neon, and share them by name and hex-code. After further discussion with the AI, I had my list of colors, each separated by 22° across the 360° color spectrum, then ...
New Musical Genre: RitmoSoul, aka TATANKA October 10, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “RitmoSoul” – Get your Global Groove Going https://youtu.be/Crraypqd1GU https://youtu.be/Crraypqd1GU (AI Gen) TATANKA’s “RitmoSoul” Full Album (2:31:55) https://youtu.be/Q8Hr4c3WN8Y https://youtu.be/Q8Hr4c3WN8Y Human Editor’s Note: AI Generated “RitmoSoul” is based on the universal and inclusive diversity of TATANKA. As the “Orchestra Americana,” one of our musical focuses is the variety of American music, but with our members being from all ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) October 9, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) https://youtu.be/DtLaeyS9Mys https://youtu.be/DtLaeyS9Mys (AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) Full Album (1:18:06) Download (FREE) Audio – Video – Images: kohoutek.zip (3.7 GB) https://youtu.be/f_p-7AvZyPc https://youtu.be/f_p-7AvZyPc Video Credit: HD Magical Comets Star-Field - Copyright Free Videohttps://youtu.be/LhKujRHUqh0Motion Backgrounds by: #AAvfx https://www.youtube.com/@AAvfx Editor’s Note: This project is inspired by a once underground band from Athens, Georgia. It is not meant to sound ...
TATANKA’s – “Digital EchoPlex: A Human-AI Dreamscape” October 8, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s – “Digital EchoPlex: A Human-AI Dreamscape” https://youtu.be/xq2ajq_QWtY https://youtu.be/xq2ajq_QWtY TATANKA’s – “Digital EchoPlex: A Human-AI Dreamscape” – Full Album + Bonus Tracks Stream (1:39:24) https://youtu.be/GAj62cVrNss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAj62cVrNss Project Premise Source: ChatGPT Albania: A Hidden Gem for the Future of AI and Humanity As the world stands at the threshold of an AI-powered future, certain nations are poised to emerge as unexpected ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “How Soon Is Never?” October 7, 2024
Subtitle: Thorns in the Side https://youtu.be/YduJCfV5IZU https://youtu.be/YduJCfV5IZU TATANKA’s “How Soon Is Never?” Full Album (1:05:23) https://youtu.be/Fl2ffzU8JUA https://youtu.be/Fl2ffzU8JUA This AI Gen fictional album is heavily inspired by a certain, charming British musical artist. The premise is he went Pop when he went solo, keeping his core elements close to his seersucker vest, but fusing them with the New Wave Pop sounds of ...
TATANKA’s “BRICS+” – An Indigenous Global South Musical and Cultural Journey October 6, 2024
https://youtu.be/38rWWFLT_ZU https://youtu.be/38rWWFLT_ZU Songs of the Indigenous Global South (Full Album 1:21:44) https://youtu.be/nROi-82xggA?si TOC: Table of Contents I. Introduction to BRICS+ BRICS: A Brief Overview: Defines the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), outlining their influence and areas of collaboration, including economic cooperation, global governance, and multilateralism. Cultural Significance: Emphasizes the vast cultural and linguistic diversity represented by the BRICS nations, ...
Robert Smith’s Cathartic Journey October 5, 2024
https://youtu.be/PjDmtqtFx38 Unpacking the Inspiration Behind The Cure’s ‘Alone’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx9SVAtMkJM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx9SVAtMkJM Alone with Robert Smith and The Cure Robert Smith, the iconic frontman of The Cure, has long been celebrated for his ability to transform personal experiences into timeless music. His songs, often characterized by their introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, have resonated with fans across generations. One such track, “Alone,” ...
(AI Gen) Alkebulan: 14 African Musical Styles to Explore October 5, 2024
https://youtu.be/3mhUwa_ZJVM https://youtu.be/3mhUwa_ZJVM Alkebulan: 14 African Musical Styles to Explore – Full Album Stream (43:33) https://youtu.be/YOyiEDp0KYM https://youtu.be/YOyiEDp0KYM Alkebulan: The Original Name of Africa Alkebulan is the original name for the African continent, derived from ancient Egyptian languages. It is often translated as “Mother of Mankind,” symbolizing the continent’s role in human history and civilization. Historical and Cultural Significance Ancient Egyptian Origins: The name Alkebulan ...
TATANKA’s “Lights Out’s ‘War Is Heck'” (2024) October 4, 2024
https://youtu.be/qm4YsnSHVj0 https://youtu.be/qm4YsnSHVj0 TATANKA’s “Lights Out’s ‘War Is Heck'” (2024) Full Album + Bonus Tracks (1:08:19) https://youtu.be/iOdYFf97JcM https://youtu.be/iOdYFf97JcM “Lights Out” Bio Lights Out: The Unwitting Kings of Catastrophic Rock Hailing from the beleaguered city of Muncie, Indiana, Lights Out is a four-piece band that embodies the spirit of delusional grandeur. Led by the enigmatic and oblivious Dave (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter, and ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Alchemistry” (2024) October 2, 2024
https://youtu.be/mBvE1tsMoog https://youtu.be/mBvE1tsMoog Alchemistry: A suite of Neoclassical pieces, all instrumental, performed by a Full LoFi Analog Synth AI Gen Orchestra https://youtu.be/R6w6vEstgMQ https://youtu.be/R6w6vEstgMQ Regarding the title, Alchemistry Uniqueness: Alchemistry is a lesser-used term compared to Alchemy, which makes it more distinctive and memorable. Poetic license: The suffix -y adds a touch of mystique and creativity, hinting at the transformative and artistic aspects of ...
kairos October 2, 2024
https://youtu.be/CT4rrynoAjY https://youtu.be/CT4rrynoAjY download (free) all flac and mp3 (320 kbps) tracks and album stream here: kairos.zip (1.55 GB) https://youtu.be/gZGwfDUJHKQ https://youtu.be/gZGwfDUJHKQ editor’s note: i haven’t done this before, but recently i linked to a discussion with a chatbot regarding a mathematical color palette selection process (seriously), and with this project, the collaboration really tells the backstory well, so i’ll post ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “MAAA – Make America Americana Again” (2024) + Bonus Tracks Album Stream (3:24:20) October 1, 2024
Editor’s Note: Yes, we are well aware this is controversial. This reminder is necessary as we approach the November elections. It is not political. It is about right and very wrong, and our collective future. https://youtu.be/SiBnlIsRY8Q https://youtu.be/SiBnlIsRY8Q https://youtu.be/4l-upYgEssE https://youtu.be/4l-upYgEssE Download (FREE) audio: MP3 (320 Kbps) or FLAC (Lossless) .ZIPs of all 41 tracks Welcome to “MAAA – Make America Americana ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “The Tao Te Ching” (2024) Full Album September 27, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “The Tao Te Ching” (2024) https://youtu.be/JcaZU4CvpV0 Embarking on a Sonic Journey: TATANKA’s Musical Adaptation of an Adaptation of Lao Tzu’s Timeless Wisdom Inspiration TATANKA’s latest album is inspired by Lao Tzu’s ancient poetry, the “Tao Te Ching.” This iconic text is the foundation of Taoism, exploring the mysteries of the universe, balance, and harmony. ...