Calla Smith sings the National Anthem in Navajo

Video credit 🎥: ‎@sportszoneradioszr1886
Background Music Credit: Kenai Van Haverbeke
The video credit goes to Sports Zone Radio for kindly sharing this recording with me so I can share it here with y'all! This was at the 3A North Regional Championship Basketball Game in Window Rock! It was Page Lady Sand Devils against Window Lady Scouts. Thank you, Malcom Young (Window Rock athletic director), for inviting me to sing for the championship game! it was amazing! Also, the background music was composed by Kenai Van Haverbeke. He kindly worked with me a week before I performed this! We had to change it a couple of times until it was matched with my voice and tempo! Thank you, Kenai Van Haverbeke, for working with me!

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  • @garys.8333
    @garys.83332 ай бұрын

    She did a wonderful job singing the National Anthem and I understood every word!

  • @gaymichaelis7581

    @gaymichaelis7581

    Ай бұрын

    Well, I sure didn’t!!!! I didn’t understand one word of it, but then I’m not Navajo!! Dine(sp.?!)!! But I sure appreciate her doing that!!! And I’m kind of surprised/flabbergasted that someone so young could sing our national anthem in Navajo! Because I’ve heard that the young people aren’t wanting to learn the language… And I don’t know how true that is or not!? but thank you very much!!! And what a beautiful voice she has!! I bet her family was very proud of her, besides all the other Navajos!!!!! ❤

  • @comradewindowsill4253

    @comradewindowsill4253

    Ай бұрын

    @@gaymichaelis7581 jeez man why you yellin so much? chill some, you don't need to do all that

  • @joycegallowayparker9652

    @joycegallowayparker9652

    Ай бұрын

    ​@comradewindowsill4253 Why did you say she's yelling it? She didn't even use all caps!

  • @doll.ov.poetrii4682

    @doll.ov.poetrii4682

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@comradewindowsill4253 You're the one who needs to chill.

  • @mickeymike-yk4bf

    @mickeymike-yk4bf

    Ай бұрын

    AMAN!

  • @user-wh3kh1tz5f
    @user-wh3kh1tz5f2 ай бұрын

    The Navajo code talkers saved many lives in the south pacific as well. The Japanese could never break the code. 🇺🇸❤🙏🙏

  • @williambilyeu9801

    @williambilyeu9801

    2 ай бұрын

    There was a similar group of Cherokee codetalkers with the United States Army in Europe.

  • @mosspiglet8766

    @mosspiglet8766

    2 ай бұрын

    Despite some being caught and tortured, they never gave up the code.

  • @marysmith-ps7uj

    @marysmith-ps7uj

    2 ай бұрын

    Another part of the Greatest Generation that loved our country!❤❤❤

  • @Molly96328

    @Molly96328

    2 ай бұрын

    Navajo language toughest language to learn

  • @darryladams519

    @darryladams519

    2 ай бұрын

    And it wasn't really a code it was their language.

  • @bnln1939
    @bnln19392 ай бұрын

    What a great honor to have our National Anthem sung in a beautiful Native language!

  • @ec6951

    @ec6951

    2 ай бұрын

    Exactly! Can't get more American than that! What a beautiful rendition, and a beautiful voice this young lady has!

  • @rocketta.chique5761

    @rocketta.chique5761

    Ай бұрын

    I wished it happened more often, it was so beautiful ❤

  • @jay-eMotion

    @jay-eMotion

    Ай бұрын

    Do you call him Honor? Navajo is going to sing the national anthem. If the whites were the ones who massacred and annihilated our ancestors, so much humiliation of the whites until that point of singing the bloody hymn where they killed the children, women, and cut them to pieces and were crowned for each Indian they killed. and invaded our lands?

  • @katrielisrael7262

    @katrielisrael7262

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah what a great honor to have the very ppl america destroyed sing your anthem. I know you love that.

  • @disabledvet6679
    @disabledvet66792 ай бұрын

    As a disabled military veteran I felt this version of our national anthem was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! This is the first time I have heard our national anthem sung in a true language of our country. Thank you Ms. Calla Smith.

  • @Sbannmarie

    @Sbannmarie

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service sir. AnnMarie from California

  • @Madamoizillion

    @Madamoizillion

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@SbannmarieHow do you know they are a "sir"? There are plenty of disabled military vets that aren't men.

  • @ec6951

    @ec6951

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Madamoizillion Oh gosh, give it a rest, Debbie Downer. The sentiments are what matter, no matter what gender it was towards! For pete's sake!

  • @amberharmsen2497

    @amberharmsen2497

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@ec6951as someone that transfem I actually agree with this

  • @TheMidnightModder

    @TheMidnightModder

    Ай бұрын

    English is a true language of our country lmao The United States is an English country. Sure, we won the land in battles against native tribes, but this land is now the US, and it is English.

  • @user-nr7wp1ur5x
    @user-nr7wp1ur5x2 ай бұрын

    I’m a 75 yr. Old Viet Nam veteran brought to tears by this young lady’s rendition of our National Anthem and the respect shown by all in attendance. You all have my deepest heartfelt respect and admiration.

  • @kierielong975

    @kierielong975

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your military service! You have my respect and gratitude! 🇺🇸

  • @davidbirkman119

    @davidbirkman119

    Ай бұрын

    I too was brought to tears. Magnificent performance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @rosesekera8357
    @rosesekera83572 ай бұрын

    This young lady should be singing The Star-Spangled Banner at the at the Super Bowl!

  • @theresap3467

    @theresap3467

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes!

  • @rmkunihiro

    @rmkunihiro

    2 ай бұрын

    I totally agree!

  • @ScottJB

    @ScottJB

    2 ай бұрын

    The Republicans would freak out. They'd claim it's some kind of anti-vvhite diversity power play and that English is the true language of the US. So I think it should happen because their sobbing brings me joy.

  • @judypierce7028

    @judypierce7028

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree!

  • @solidstehl9546

    @solidstehl9546

    2 ай бұрын

    Yaaaaaasssssss! She absolutely has my vote! Please dear God start a petition or something!

  • @user-iv4io3im2k
    @user-iv4io3im2k2 ай бұрын

    This former Marine cried. Beautiful young lady.

  • @daltonclayton5135

    @daltonclayton5135

    2 ай бұрын

    That was deep!!😢

  • @paulrodgers252

    @paulrodgers252

    2 ай бұрын

    there is no former in front of Marine; you earn the Title; I am an Ancient Marines Mustang; Semper Fi;

  • @brentaughe7539

    @brentaughe7539

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m a retired Sailor. Don’t ever saw that again Devil Dog. You earned the Eagle Globe and Anchors. Say that again and I’ll come over there and make you buy me a few beers while we make fun of the other branches:)

  • @user-iv4io3im2k

    @user-iv4io3im2k

    2 ай бұрын

    Wrong choice of words. Owe you a beer. Proud military family back to beginning of this great land. Son Lt Cmd in Pentagon. Sempre Fi. God bless America.

  • @paulamorton6454

    @paulamorton6454

    2 ай бұрын

    And this Navy Chaplain salutes you. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

  • @e.keesey
    @e.keesey2 ай бұрын

    Proud child of WWII Marine says a grateful thank you to our Navajo brothers and sisters.

  • @denisberte778

    @denisberte778

    Ай бұрын

    Finally someone got it right, our Navajo brothers and sisters, all Americans. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC (Nam 70-71)

  • @AKULA689
    @AKULA6892 ай бұрын

    Now, that's how you retain your culture and show patriotism to your country!

  • @elainegoad9777

    @elainegoad9777

    2 ай бұрын

    The "National Anthem" does not retain Native American culture because it's sung in Navajo language. She's singing a song written during the Revolutionary War of white men fighting for their Independence against the King of England's rule and oppression while they were oppressing Indians and black slaves . Study some history (his-story/white man wrote) Study the Native American story written by Native Americans.

  • @PhilipReeder

    @PhilipReeder

    2 ай бұрын

    @@elainegoad9777 *You literally did nothing more than make an ass of yourself in one ignorant paragraph. Congrats.*

  • @garycarraigeacha8794

    @garycarraigeacha8794

    2 ай бұрын

    @@elainegoad9777 You're the one who needs a history lesson. The anthem was not written during the Revolutionary War. It was written in 1814 during the War of 1812. It was adopted by Congress as the U.S. national anthem in 1931.

  • @Unmannedair

    @Unmannedair

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@elainegoad9777 There are 4 stanzas of the national anthem, and each one ends in "Does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"... It makes no distinction of race, history, or nationality. It speaks only to liberty and the bravery to fight for where you live. Let history die. Today is tomorrow's history and you will have to live with your choices then.

  • @Unmannedair

    @Unmannedair

    2 ай бұрын

    We typically only sing the first stanza, but the others are worth remembrance... "And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave, From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave... thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

  • @allanpolk2681
    @allanpolk26812 ай бұрын

    Our National Anthem is beautiful in any language. This rendition in the Navajo language touched my heart, and the beautiful woman did a beautiful performance.

  • @rkf2746

    @rkf2746

    2 ай бұрын

    If you haven't already heard it, look for Amazing Grace, sung (sang?) in the Navajo language. "Beautiful" doesn't begin to describe it.

  • @bkane573

    @bkane573

    2 ай бұрын

    Given that it ends in a question, at least the first stanza Im which is what is commonly sung, I don’t think it would like to hear it in French.

  • @patriotman9284

    @patriotman9284

    2 ай бұрын

    I had to stand in my kitchen in respect. She'd made the code talkers very proud. She made this old American warrior proud. One nation under God indivisible...

  • @billziegler600

    @billziegler600

    2 ай бұрын

    @@patriotman9284 Amen brother! I had tears rolling

  • @billziegler600

    @billziegler600

    2 ай бұрын

    With Liberty and Justice for All

  • @Jason-7212
    @Jason-72122 ай бұрын

    That young Lady just earned this old former Marines total respect. That was absolutely beautiful. Our National Anthem is for ALL Americans, regardless of language spoken. Every person in that Gym standing showing respect not just for her, but for our Flag and our nation. That, in considering what normally happens in a lot of places today, was really moving. Makes me believe that there is still hope for our country.

  • @douglasdeeks1861
    @douglasdeeks18612 ай бұрын

    That was classy, respectful, and beautiful and she has a beautiful voice.

  • @chanelwaldorf9728

    @chanelwaldorf9728

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah that’s how I felt about it too. It felt unifying, not divisive. I liked it.

  • @AVSSharky
    @AVSSharky2 ай бұрын

    You could see how the elders in the crowd were proud to hear it in their native language. She just made all the rest of us native Americans proud 👏

  • @GrandmaMcBear

    @GrandmaMcBear

    2 ай бұрын

    That was soooo beautiful! And what a stunning voice!

  • @michaelbraun2462

    @michaelbraun2462

    2 ай бұрын

    From this Navy Vet that little darlin' gets a big thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏿👍👍🏻👍🏾 Ahéhee' . . ❤

  • @wandah9468

    @wandah9468

    Ай бұрын

    😭😭😭😭 beautiful....

  • @ramblinman884

    @ramblinman884

    Ай бұрын

    Im not Native American...just a regular joe American...but she made me proud too! Lived it!

  • @danseitsinger6737

    @danseitsinger6737

    Ай бұрын

    She performed it better than I have heard people trying to sing it in English!! That was A VERY, VERY GREAT WAY TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM 👌 ❤❤❤

  • @user-co8fp6td2b
    @user-co8fp6td2b2 ай бұрын

    I'm not a native American but this brought tears to my eyes.

  • @kerrymehaffey5181

    @kerrymehaffey5181

    2 ай бұрын

    You too ?

  • @canisscot7763

    @canisscot7763

    2 ай бұрын

    Were you born in the United States? Than you are a native american. Time to ditch the labels and be an American.

  • @richardswann5300

    @richardswann5300

    2 ай бұрын

    @@kerrymehaffey5181 Yeah, mine too ! The screen just got very blurry.

  • @phyldale

    @phyldale

    2 ай бұрын

    Me too!

  • @kanjuro8926

    @kanjuro8926

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm not even an American...

  • @cormacfinn6430
    @cormacfinn6430Ай бұрын

    Awesome. Indigenous languages of America should be preserved and should prosper

  • @ericcaledonai9700

    @ericcaledonai9700

    Ай бұрын

    Our culture tells us When our language is forgotten and we no longer sing to the Great Creator who breathed the Universe into existence the world will end.

  • @zarahbelle3627
    @zarahbelle3627Ай бұрын

    Black American here… so touched. Glad for all the times our people came together to move this country forward so we can all be here to enjoy and be proud of a moment like this🖤❤️

  • @twentyonegrams8617

    @twentyonegrams8617

    Ай бұрын

    White American here, and i couldn't agree more. It's beautiful to behold. ❤🇺🇸

  • @M_Pross

    @M_Pross

    Ай бұрын

    Well said.

  • @Figaro1322
    @Figaro13222 ай бұрын

    all Americans should take note, this is our country - treat it with respect like the people in this gymnasium. Thank you young lady

  • @Yanel5795

    @Yanel5795

    2 ай бұрын

    Most patriots would disagree with you. Theyd say why is this brown girl singing the anthem firstly, and 2nd why is she singing in a different language, keep it in English , this is disrespectful. Thats what right wingers would say. Your country btw is vile, it respects nothing but wtype power

  • @leonardodalongisland

    @leonardodalongisland

    2 ай бұрын

    Who is "our"?

  • @Yanel5795

    @Yanel5795

    2 ай бұрын

    Read leonardos comments , you can never please Most americans, thwy aee still racists towarss brown people

  • @ericcaledonai9700

    @ericcaledonai9700

    2 ай бұрын

    The people who live here defend it love freedom and one another. That’s the who.

  • @Yanel5795

    @Yanel5795

    2 ай бұрын

    @ericcaledonai9700 love Free Edom? A joke. Defend their nation? Like everyone else in their nations, thats a recipe for war. You should not love your if its evil and does evil. About liberty , most nations have that

  • @zeta-57
    @zeta-572 ай бұрын

    We are one people....Americans 🇺🇸

  • @CelticBearWoman

    @CelticBearWoman

    2 ай бұрын

    you believe that, why sing an anthem that no one understands?

  • @nuttybar9

    @nuttybar9

    2 ай бұрын

    @@CelticBearWoman Why do the blacks have to have their own entirely?

  • @greenthumbmary5970

    @greenthumbmary5970

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@CelticBearWomanyour ignorance is astounding.

  • @JohnJBrowne11209

    @JohnJBrowne11209

    2 ай бұрын

    If you can't recognize the tune and sing along why complain???

  • @JohnJBrowne11209

    @JohnJBrowne11209

    2 ай бұрын

    Let those who would divide us hear your words

  • @AffectionateFlowerGarden-mg1fb
    @AffectionateFlowerGarden-mg1fbАй бұрын

    Our Navajo ancestors always said, be careful about your wording languages, our languages is sacred. Very proud of Calle Smith of Navajo Nation.😊

  • @ritacouchcooper2842
    @ritacouchcooper28422 ай бұрын

    My late husband was Chickasaw Choctaw. He served this country as a marine. I appreciate this display of patriotism. Beautifully and respectfully done.

  • @David-fu4vi
    @David-fu4vi2 ай бұрын

    Yes. Patriots one and all no matter color or creed. Beautiful!

  • @RickNelms-ge7gu

    @RickNelms-ge7gu

    2 ай бұрын

    Singing or standing for it doesn't make you a patriot.

  • @hammer-r

    @hammer-r

    2 ай бұрын

    @@RickNelms-ge7guso by that logic, taking a knee during the anthem at a football game doesn’t make you not a patriot. Ok.

  • @RickNelms-ge7gu

    @RickNelms-ge7gu

    2 ай бұрын

    @@hammer-r The Constitution is my logic

  • @charleselphinstone6714

    @charleselphinstone6714

    2 ай бұрын

    @@RickNelms-ge7gu supporting tRUMP makes you a fake patriot traitor!

  • @hammer-r

    @hammer-r

    2 ай бұрын

    @@RickNelms-ge7gu well good for you. Sadly the constitution isn’t a document for logic. It’s rules/laws. You know the ones the GOP decides if they will follow when it’s convenient for them and not when it prohibits them from overthrowing the government and the election. But I suspect then you agree with my statement about taking a knee. Freedom of speech. Nice try tho.

  • @gailcarey3597
    @gailcarey35972 ай бұрын

    Window Rock should be very, very proud. We Americans are proud and grateful to you.

  • @margaretneanover3385

    @margaretneanover3385

    Ай бұрын

    Probably,..long as it's not regrettable. Home of the brave , a few others and the wilderness

  • @robertmartin5308
    @robertmartin5308Ай бұрын

    Look at these girls…..PROUD NATIVE AMERICANS. you are special,people.

  • @MrStanleyMilton
    @MrStanleyMilton2 ай бұрын

    My goodness! She should be a recording star.

  • @davidstarline7660
    @davidstarline76602 ай бұрын

    One of the Greatest Renditions of the Star Spangled Banner, because it came from her Heart and Soul!

  • @cheryal2809

    @cheryal2809

    2 ай бұрын

    I was going to say something similar to this, but you said it better. Indeed, this was breathtaking.

  • @johns9928
    @johns99282 ай бұрын

    Dear God, that was beautiful...all of us who came after them, owe Native Americans a tremendous debt of gratitude...Thank You, thank you, thank you.

  • @kennethmcdonald5278

    @kennethmcdonald5278

    2 ай бұрын

    For what?

  • @donmcallister3745

    @donmcallister3745

    2 ай бұрын

    @kennethmcdonald5278 Your ignorance is overwhelming… Know much about Native American history…. Uhhh NO

  • @johns9928

    @johns9928

    2 ай бұрын

    @@donmcallister3745 probably beat your boyfriend as well... JO

  • @johns9928

    @johns9928

    2 ай бұрын

    @@kennethmcdonald5278 for their culture and love of this country despite history

  • @donmcallister3745

    @donmcallister3745

    2 ай бұрын

    @johns9928 Another genius heard from… That wasn’t my boyfriend that’s your father… I was bitchslapping

  • @Ostenjager
    @OstenjagerАй бұрын

    I am a veteran, and this moved me. This is the prettiest rendition of the National Anthem I’ve ever heard.

  • @nancydaley9646
    @nancydaley96462 ай бұрын

    It is absolutely world-class grace and forgiveness for our Native Americans to show allegiance to this country.

  • @ObamAmerican48

    @ObamAmerican48

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely.

  • @JCsouthernmiss

    @JCsouthernmiss

    Ай бұрын

    Yes it is

  • @ericcaledonai9700

    @ericcaledonai9700

    Ай бұрын

    Aho! True words.

  • @marleybone6615
    @marleybone66152 ай бұрын

    After what our country has done to The People to witness the national anthem in their language humbles me and shows me what grace, resilience, strength, and honor looks like.

  • @WildhareXXX

    @WildhareXXX

    2 ай бұрын

    You are right. What makes me sad and angry is that the Republicans are trying to remove the Indigenous people's story from our history books.

  • @ricks4361

    @ricks4361

    2 ай бұрын

    ^^^ this ^^^ as an Anglo I’ve attended several pow wows and have always been so humbled and impressed at the outpouring of patriotism to this country by The People from red white and blue streamers on teepee poles to US flags outside of them to old men wearing their uniform and carrying a flag and so proud of their service to their country to carrying the flag during the Grand Entry even after all of the suffering and injustice. Much love and respect for you all.

  • @rayster6949
    @rayster69492 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful, she should be singing The National Anthem in Navajo at the National level such as NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR and Lacrosse. The singer needs to be heard. America, we are still here.

  • @st4r444

    @st4r444

    2 ай бұрын

    Navajo pssy are amazing

  • @Susweca5569
    @Susweca5569Ай бұрын

    A true "Native language" of "America." English wasn't spoken in this land until THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of years later. Never forget that. RESPECT.

  • @imwelshjesus

    @imwelshjesus

    Ай бұрын

    Wow! who'd a thunk it? Incidentally, what is the native language of The United States of America?

  • @fredflorist1682

    @fredflorist1682

    Ай бұрын

    LOL. English is not spoken right now.

  • @ericcaledonai9700

    @ericcaledonai9700

    Ай бұрын

    It is .., Dinetah Inde Tah It is Arapaho and Cheyenne it is Zuni and Cree, it is all of these and it is Ingles’ and Spanish it is French and Pawnee, it is Chinese , Japanese Congo and Malay, Filipino, it is Gallic it is all of these now. You can speak your words. And then love this Country all Free people. Who defend Freedom.

  • @rocketta.chique5761
    @rocketta.chique5761Ай бұрын

    America. The land of many peoples. We’re all so lucky to live here. I’ve traveled almost 40 countries, I’ve been to the richest and to the most impoverished. Y’all don’t understand how blessed we all are. We need to focus on what unites us and build from there. We can have a good future if we learn the lessons of the past.

  • @doll.ov.poetrii4682

    @doll.ov.poetrii4682

    Ай бұрын

    What lessons?

  • @DonaldandGailHill
    @DonaldandGailHill2 ай бұрын

    My Dad served in that time when the Navajo code was an effective weapon used ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

  • @suev3339

    @suev3339

    2 ай бұрын

    My Dad also - USMC in Pacific Theatre.

  • @suev3339

    @suev3339

    2 ай бұрын

    My Dad also - USMC in Pacific Theatre. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @RunningGreyWolf

    @RunningGreyWolf

    2 ай бұрын

    We are indeed grateful to your father's and families for their sacrifice & service. Three of my brothers fought in WW ll & all fought at the beaches or Normandy. They all survived and returned home! Praise Almighty God And Father. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @robthefiveo
    @robthefiveo2 ай бұрын

    Our National Anthem hits hard no matter what language it's sung in. BRAVO!

  • @Barbara-lu2sj

    @Barbara-lu2sj

    2 ай бұрын

    Brava

  • @jerseygram8472

    @jerseygram8472

    2 ай бұрын

    I get chills every time I hear our National Anthem no matter whether it's performed live or on a video. This rendition was especially moving because it came from her heart.

  • @delmiller7572
    @delmiller75722 ай бұрын

    I could listen to her 100 times. Her Navajo Nation and our nation are one, and so proud.

  • @jessiemoreno5493
    @jessiemoreno54932 ай бұрын

    Navajo Nation representing! How awesome to see!

  • @lowellyowell2922
    @lowellyowell29222 ай бұрын

    First time I heard the real Americans born here in US and they are singing our national anthem. It does not get any better than that. God bless the American Indians. God bless America.

  • @jamesclancy8091

    @jamesclancy8091

    2 ай бұрын

    I was born here in the U.S..

  • @Ziggy_Moonglow

    @Ziggy_Moonglow

    2 ай бұрын

    You do know everyone born in the US is "native" to the US, right?

  • @nuttybar9

    @nuttybar9

    2 ай бұрын

    Actually their ancestors were immigrants too.

  • @Rustebadge

    @Rustebadge

    2 ай бұрын

    I was born here "knucklehead".

  • @Katydid249

    @Katydid249

    2 ай бұрын

    We who love this country are all Americans

  • @Osage1956
    @Osage19562 ай бұрын

    I would most certainly stand and salute for that rendition.

  • @cattalkbmx
    @cattalkbmx2 ай бұрын

    Wow. Absolutely beautiful performance. Love to see and hear people preserving their culture and language. Nothing but respect!

  • @catherinesiler2190
    @catherinesiler21902 ай бұрын

    I’m not Native American but i think it’s beautiful. She has a beautiful voice. 💝

  • @tomp8871
    @tomp88712 ай бұрын

    FANTASTIC. I'm an old Marine on his last leg, so glad I caught this. Thank you Calla

  • @ericcaledonai9700
    @ericcaledonai97002 ай бұрын

    The red on that flag represent the blood of Natives who died for this country too! Our country Ya ta Hey !

  • @Shadoerip

    @Shadoerip

    2 ай бұрын

    A'HO!! OUR COUNTRY- TURTLE ISLAND!

  • @ericcaledonai9700

    @ericcaledonai9700

    2 ай бұрын

    Every country has done wrong. But this country defended the world against Hitler and the Imperialist. We should be one United people of 5 fingered beings for the true way. Calla my prayer for you and my prayer for this country in a time of siege. We must fin Hozho. Hózhóogo naasháa doo Shitsij" hózhóogo naasháa doo Shikéédéé hózhóogo naasháa doo Shideigi hózhóogo naasháa doo T'áá also shinaagóó hózhóogo naasháa doo Hózhó náhásdlíf* Thank you for stepping that way on the corn pollen path.

  • @AtarahDerek

    @AtarahDerek

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Shadoerip Turtle Island is a continent, not a country. Also, what well traveled mathematical genius charted all of North America thousands of years before the invention of proper polar gear and calculators anyway? Because that guy was the Chuck Norris of cartographers. How else would the Native Americans have known North America resembles a turtle when it took the rest of us literally shooting humans at the moon to figure that out?

  • @FriedPi-mc5yt

    @FriedPi-mc5yt

    2 ай бұрын

    Aho!

  • @user-ts8sn5ts2z

    @user-ts8sn5ts2z

    2 ай бұрын

    Ya Ta Hey!

  • @cjanvier1536
    @cjanvier1536Ай бұрын

    Beautiful ! The Navajo code talkers absolutely assisted our country in winning WW2. Loved hearing our anthem in their native language. I hope that they continue to teach their children how to speak it and not let it die.

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama88732 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful. Thank you young lady 🤩🤩🤩💖💖🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @bartosullivan8050
    @bartosullivan80502 ай бұрын

    I've only known people of the Cherokee Nation, especially their veterans and I've found them to be much more patriotic than the average American. Their dedication to this country is humbling.

  • @user-sc7fk5ys6x

    @user-sc7fk5ys6x

    Ай бұрын

    Ever met Chamorro?

  • @JanaLemons-dl7tk
    @JanaLemons-dl7tk2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful - and you should be so proud of your native language! If it was'nt for the Navajo there probably would not be an America today - thank you Navajo nation!!! ❤❤❤

  • @jamesking6502

    @jamesking6502

    2 ай бұрын

    Amen

  • @sherylwilson865

    @sherylwilson865

    2 ай бұрын

    There were several different tribal code talkers not just the Navajo.

  • @jeffclark5371

    @jeffclark5371

    2 ай бұрын

    Amen

  • @damesaphira9790
    @damesaphira9790Ай бұрын

    Beautiful..simply beautiful and she pulled that off in a SCHOOL GYM!!! Imagine if she sang this in a stadium with quality sound systems!!

  • @karenbarnatny6247

    @karenbarnatny6247

    Ай бұрын

    That would be a WOW.

  • @rayarmijo4512
    @rayarmijo45122 ай бұрын

    Any of you hater’s here need to remember if it wasn’t for the Navajo code talker we would have lost the war. She’s awesome!!!!!

  • @nmelkhunter1

    @nmelkhunter1

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s simply not true. The code talkers were very important, but the overall capability of the US was more than the Japanese could handle. Many historians consider the battle of Midway one of the biggest turning points in Pacific and Midway was before code talkers entered the war. Please don’t embellish so you can advance your own narrative. It ignores the sacrifices and efforts of a great many people.

  • @vickielewallen3799

    @vickielewallen3799

    2 ай бұрын

    They were amazing. But it goes both ways--without the US Military there would be no Code Talkers, either. Every race has something to contribute, and diversity benefits us all. Without it there would be no sharing of ideas, new skills, technology, etc. We couldn't advance except at a crawl.

  • @user-sc7fk5ys6x

    @user-sc7fk5ys6x

    Ай бұрын

    Someone found haters on this thread?! 😂

  • @vickielewallen3799

    @vickielewallen3799

    Ай бұрын

    @@nmelkhunter1 Without the code talkers the Japanese would have learned military plans and secrets, but without the US military there would have been no code talkers. We needed *each other.* We need diversity, but with unity, and not all this division.

  • @nmelkhunter1

    @nmelkhunter1

    Ай бұрын

    @@vickielewallen3799 Naturally the code talkers played an important role, but the US and its PT allies would have won either way. After all, there weren’t enough code talkers to cover every operation AND the US and its allies in the PT simply had too much power for the Japanese to win.

  • @barbararyan8691
    @barbararyan86912 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful voice. That is one very talented young lady. She sang with respect. Brought tears to my eyes.

  • @Rustebadge
    @Rustebadge2 ай бұрын

    Our national anthem is beautiful in any language but I really appreciate hearing it sung in her native tongue of Navajo.

  • @user-rc1fy9ur6q
    @user-rc1fy9ur6q2 ай бұрын

    Calla, the world is a better place with you in it! Such a beautiful voice from such a special girl.

  • @mollee4950
    @mollee49502 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful!! She is an incredibly talented singer! 🇺🇸God bless America ❤️🤍💙

  • @sarahholder2099
    @sarahholder20992 ай бұрын

    This is not disrespectful but beautiful. Don't forget about how her native language also helped keep codes from being read by the Germans in WWII, which kept many soldiers safe.

  • @charleycharley2776

    @charleycharley2776

    2 ай бұрын

    Exactly

  • @deborahpacheco2799

    @deborahpacheco2799

    2 ай бұрын

    WHY would the idea of "disrespectful" even come up?

  • @SuttonShimai

    @SuttonShimai

    2 ай бұрын

    Correction: it kept the codes from being understood by the Japanese.

  • @patrickmccrann991

    @patrickmccrann991

    2 ай бұрын

    Code Talkers were used against the Japanese not Germans. If you are going to make a statement, you need to be correct in that statement. I have nothing against the rendition of the National Anthem that she sang, it was beautiful in her native language. OSCS(SW) USN RET'D 1978-2002

  • @williamwallace9826

    @williamwallace9826

    2 ай бұрын

    Actually, the Navajo Code talkers served in the Pacific Theater, not in Europe, but they were instrumental in helping to win WW2.

  • @hmahdavi
    @hmahdavi2 ай бұрын

    This was as beautiful as in English.

  • @swampholler
    @swampholler2 ай бұрын

    I am a singer and teacher, 55 years experience. I hate how fussy my ears can be. That was my favourite performance of the anthem. That sweet tone when she's not belting. Omg. ❤❤❤❤

  • @robamaoftheuniverse6776
    @robamaoftheuniverse67762 ай бұрын

    All of the players standing and showing respect! Great example for all of us!

  • @ac1045
    @ac10452 ай бұрын

    As a veteran and Native American myself….God bless this young lady. Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @okmjtmm
    @okmjtmm2 ай бұрын

    100% respect. Loved watching this!!!!

  • @donmezzanatto8607
    @donmezzanatto86072 ай бұрын

    As an American vet .....This is my favorite rendition of the star-spangled banner. The USA is far from a perfect country (no more funding foreign wars!)...however all Americans of every race can come together to create a country where we all feel safe and free. I watched a documentary on native American women going missing and it shocked and saddened me. We must go back to respecting women and our elders. There needs to be harsher punishments, and this will stop. Good fortune to all and never give up your freedom!

  • @brandonseyfried1251
    @brandonseyfried12512 ай бұрын

    This is wonderful. She is %1000 American. Folks need to stop hating our country for what it is, and start working towards and loving it for its ideals and what it has the potential to be. No other country on the globe offers the freedoms and opportunities we do. There's a line to get in. There's no line to get out.

  • @Madamoizillion

    @Madamoizillion

    2 ай бұрын

    As an American... 1. There are lots of people that would like to get out but don't have the means. 2. Many other countries actually have greater freedoms than Americans do. Nordic countries and much of Europe, for instance. Healthcare, family & social support, affordability of housing, publicly-funded paid time off for illness/family/disability/etc., working hours/pay/benefits, transportation... etc. etc. Basically, to have the "American dream", you need to move to Finland. The only people in America who are truly free are the wealthy. And before someone jumps in and goes "the taxes!!!1!!", please know that the research has been done confirms that an American pays more in taxes (including those funding healthcare programs) and personal healthcare coverage via insurance and out-of-pocket costs than their European counterpart.

  • @parkerbrown-nesbit1747
    @parkerbrown-nesbit17472 ай бұрын

    Beautiful voice you have, Calla! I usually don't get emotional when I hear the anthem, but I definitely did when hearing you sing.

  • @johnhewston8569
    @johnhewston85692 ай бұрын

    In any language, a solemn declaration of gratitude to God and Nation.

  • @ladyalesiel4209
    @ladyalesiel42092 ай бұрын

    I'll just say it: As someone born and raised here, not even Navajo, this is the best way the national anthem has ever been sung to my ears.

  • @eileencastillo6323
    @eileencastillo63232 ай бұрын

    Wow. I didn't expect to want to bust out crying. This lovey young lady sings beautifully. In Navajo, no less. Just beautiful. ❤

  • @TRoth858
    @TRoth8582 ай бұрын

    I don't understand Navajo, but I felt that just as strongly as I do when I hear it in English. What a beautiful voice you have Calla. You should be singing the national anthem at more events. I appreciate the respect shown by you, and the players. Hopefully more hear you, so you will be in great demand. Thank you so much. May you live a blessed life. ❤️🤍💙

  • @TOMR9000
    @TOMR90002 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful and I Love the way each girl interlocked hands with the girl next to them. Deep respect and a debt of gratitude to all of you :)

  • @jadeblues357
    @jadeblues3572 ай бұрын

    60 years old, and I have never heard a more beautiful rendition of our national anthem!❤😊

  • @mikeg8054
    @mikeg80547 күн бұрын

    Did you see the athletes shoulder to shoulder heads bowed? It's called RESPECT!

  • @TB-nh3xw
    @TB-nh3xw2 ай бұрын

    God has surely blessed her with a beautiful voice and she is equally beautiful.

  • @matthewwilliams5059
    @matthewwilliams50592 ай бұрын

    god bless our country a Beautiful for American Dream tune since use too in the boy scouts i will salute this flag Thank you Navajo Dreams come true ❤❤❤❤

  • @FM-ki4dl
    @FM-ki4dl2 ай бұрын

    The triple OG's of America!😮

  • @Richard-vy4xf
    @Richard-vy4xf2 ай бұрын

    God bless this young lady's rendition of the National Anthem!!!

  • @alanbrooke3237
    @alanbrooke32372 ай бұрын

    My time as a UNITED STATES MARINE, I SERVED WITH MANY MARINES OF THE NAVAJO NATION.

  • @theeddorian

    @theeddorian

    2 ай бұрын

    Relative to their real numbers, Native Americans provide proportionately more soldiers and sailors than any other ethnicities represented in the US population.

  • @R.L.KRANESCHRADTT
    @R.L.KRANESCHRADTT2 ай бұрын

    AMEN! A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL AS SWEET.... WHAT A WONDERFUL RENDTION OF THE GREAT SONG OF OUR COUNTRY !

  • @colombepetite
    @colombepetite2 ай бұрын

    Retired Army and I always tear up with the National Anthem, but this hit different! What a wonderful job! God bless. ❤

  • @darrellbrown8165
    @darrellbrown81652 ай бұрын

    I can only say thank you for a wonderful performance, and what a wonderful group of people.

  • @thomasnugent3836
    @thomasnugent38362 ай бұрын

    God Bless America

  • @sw8741
    @sw87412 ай бұрын

    I do believe this is the first time I've heard the National Anthem sung in another language, I must say she has a fantastic voice and did a amazing job!! Simply beautiful.

  • @Zorbakozak
    @Zorbakozak2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful people, beautiful singer, and absolutely beautiful rendition of the American anthem.🇺🇸💙💙🎤

  • @amywantland5359
    @amywantland53592 ай бұрын

    Beautifully done. Beautiful Young Lady.

  • @MartinMike-po3fb
    @MartinMike-po3fb2 ай бұрын

    One of the most beautiful versions of a wonderful song. Sung by a true American.

  • @kathlake4009
    @kathlake40092 ай бұрын

    I got chills down my spine!!🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

  • @dylantaylor251
    @dylantaylor251Ай бұрын

    That was beautiful!!! Thank God for all Native Americans and Polynesians ! 🙏💚

  • @RobertYoung-lt5ls
    @RobertYoung-lt5ls2 ай бұрын

    Thank You...Navajo People! American People!

  • @vanceortiz4960
    @vanceortiz49602 ай бұрын

    This made me cry. One of the greatest renditions of our anthem I have ever heard. THANK YOU😢

  • @Errr717
    @Errr7172 ай бұрын

    The national anthem sang beautifully and proudly. Well done young lady.

  • @jamescarey4377
    @jamescarey43772 ай бұрын

    Just Beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. Thank you. God Bless America

  • @user-hl5li2qz9k
    @user-hl5li2qz9k2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!!!!just beautiful

  • @milechaser-y6q
    @milechaser-y6q2 ай бұрын

    wow that was so awsome tks sister for the beautiful song 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @omarjason1255
    @omarjason1255Ай бұрын

    Ninety degrees standing and my right hand in my forehead! God Bless America!

  • @MaliaMydnight
    @MaliaMydnightАй бұрын

    My family is so beautiful, talented and SEEN. She sounds like a Disney princess but better; so strong in voice, conviction, pride and talent. ❤❤❤❤

  • @byronharano2391
    @byronharano23912 ай бұрын

    Blessings to The Navajo Nation.

  • @jmlang1958
    @jmlang19582 ай бұрын

    OUTSTANDING!

  • @russellrobert6084
    @russellrobert60842 ай бұрын

    This is what our nation needs right now, people standing up and showing it love, an amazing performance I am so proud to have enjoyed, God Bless the USA!

  • @alanmorris1828
    @alanmorris18282 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Ajo! ❤ 🕊 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎 🇺🇸 🇭🇺 🇲🇳

  • @CharlesHoward-vb2hr
    @CharlesHoward-vb2hr2 ай бұрын

    Even in Navajo it still brings tears to my eyes

  • @dougg2209
    @dougg22092 ай бұрын

    NFL Super Bowl worthy. Legacy of the Codetalkers in their great grandchildren.

  • @TheRobinRedbreast
    @TheRobinRedbreast2 ай бұрын

    This was absolutely beautiful. Her voice is fantastic. And singing it in Navajo was amazing. This is only the second time someone ever sang the national anthem and made me cry. The first time and only other time was Whitney Houston.

  • @user-gf9ui1wp1k
    @user-gf9ui1wp1kАй бұрын

    Great video .!!! Never stop resisting racism .!!! Beautiful young lady keep fighting for cultural diversity.!!! She is the truest American.!!!

  • @duanegregg6222
    @duanegregg62222 ай бұрын

    So great !!! Very well done. Thank y’all so much , 😁👍🏼💕💕

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