Synopses & Reviews
From the melodic sounds of a classical guitar or the wailing of an electric guitar to country music and punk rock, these musicians deliver. They offer a wide selection of musical styles as diverse as the music industry itself. Read about the lives of these outstanding performers who represent the fresh new sounds from Native American today.
The music of these talented artists transcends borders and cultures to speak directly to the hearts and minds of listeners. But it was not always easy for them to reach their goals. Shane Yellowbird (Cree) - Canadian country recording artist Mary Youngblood (Seminole/Aleut) - Flutist Blackfire (Navajo) - Punk rock and traditional Dine' (Navajo) musicJamie Coon (Creek/Seminole) - Singer/songwriter Gabriel Ayala (Pascua Yaqui) - Classical guitarist Mato Nanji (Nakota Sioux) - Lead guitarist and singer for IndigenousFour Rivers Drum - Vibrant drum groupLeela Gilday (Dene) - Folk artist Michael Bucher (Cherokee) - Composer and vocalist Crystal Shawanda (Ojibwe) - Canadian vocalist/songwriter
The Native Trailblazer Series shines a spotlight on the contributions of Native Americans and First Nation Canadians who provide inspirational role models for young readers.
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Synopsis
These exceptional native performers transcend borders and cultures and speak directly to the hearts and minds of listeners. Among those featured are: o Joanne Shenandoah-Iroquois-a Grammy Award winner and eleven-time winner of the Native American Music Awards Brule'-Lower Brule Sioux-one of the top-selling Native American recording artists with more than a million CDs sold worldwide Shane Yellowbird-Cree-a country music star with a hot-selling record, major awards and nominations, and two Top 10 radio hits Buffy St. Marie-Cree-renown for being an international activist and pop star Mary Youngblood-Seminole/Aleut-the first woman to professionally record the Native American flute ndigenous lead singer Mato Nanji-Nakota-and his band create powerful, edgy blues.
Vincent Schilling is an enrolled member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. He loves to travel and considers himself to be an amateur photographer. He is also the author of Native Athletes in Action and Native Men of Courage. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.