Renata Yazzie, Tó’aheedlíinii born for Kinyaa’áanii, is a Diné (Navajo) pianist, musicologist, and writer based in New York City.

She is currently a PhD Student in Ethnomusicology at Columbia University and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Music with dual concentrations in Musicology and Piano Performance from the University of New Mexico.

Her research interests span across genres within Indigenous music and also cross into linguistic, pedagogical, and theological inquiry.

Yazzie is the current host of American Classical Voices, a radio show on Classical 95.5 KHFM, dedicated to showcasing the sounds and stories of Native composers.

She is also the founder of the American Indian Musicians’ Scholarship which seeks to provide well-rounded support to American Indian students pursuing a post-secondary degree in Music.