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Wade Fernandez, also known by his Indigenous name Wicīwen Apīs-Mahwaew, is a Menominee artist whose music journeys across language preservation, cultural storytelling, and cross-genre exploration. With roots that run from the studio to the stage, Wade has opened for legendary artists and performed worldwide, bringing Indigenous narratives to a broad audience. His sound blends traditional storytelling, folk, rock, jazz, and flute-centered instrumentals, creating a voice that is both contemporary and rooted in Anishinaabe and Native North American heritage.