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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima B of Dakota South Records blends his honorable Yankton Sioux heritage with his hip hop stylings. Celebrated with numerous award nominations, his self-titled debut has led to concerts and an upcoming sophomore CD. This articulate and intriguing artist visited with us recently about his love….

Lakota/Apache/Taino/Maya powwow personality Ryan Little Eagle Molina has a lot to be thankful for this season.  Fresh off a NAMMY win, this musician is also a student, pursuing his academic goals.  His Native heritage and dedication to powwows form the focus of his grounded, consistently excellent career.  Recently, he shared….

Powwow fans flock to round dances, powwows, performances and ceremonies to hear Tiana Anpo-Win Spotted Thunder sing. Her wide knowledge of a variety of songs and her eager, spirited vocals are earning recognition worldwide. Yet, this Lakota/Cherokee musical artists remains grounded in her powwow roots and cultural center. DK) You’re….

Pensmoke, AKA ‘The Professional Outcast’, is an underground Memphis emcee and traditional golden age style artist.  He perceives that his music is going against the grain of the popular ‘trends’ that are common in the mainstream rap world. With soulful production from Memphis beatmaker/emcee MaxPtah and ‘The Derelict’ of Half-Breed Productions, his new album,….

Excited by his newest release, Jeremy Matthew Schaaf is  a proud Father to two beautiful daughters and a Native American Hip Hop Performer known as Minnesota S.A.G.E.  This Ojibwe/Potawatomi musical artist recently visited with us at Powwows.com. Q) WELCOME! Thank you so much for joining me here on Powwows.com showcasing your recent….

Micki Free is a Grammy Award Winner and a true musical Superstar. The Five Time Native American Music Award Winner shared his perspective on music and life with me, recently. Dynamic and intriguing, Free is proud to be Native and pleased to be performing. DK: Have Mercy!!! I’m so excited….

“Some of the music is about who I am and where I come from,” Adrian Sutherland explains. “I’ve always wanted to share some of my background and beliefs through the platform of music. Everybody has a story and I think it’s important for First Nations people to shed positive light….

Q) Always a pleasure! Thank you so much for collaborating with me on tracks that are on my CD, THE DESIRE OF NATIONS. I sure do appreciate you helping me to win that NAMMY! What’re you into these days, my friend?   Thank you for including me in your project!….

Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima 1) What does the drum mean to you and to your life? Do you powwow? The powwow drum has a very significant meaning to me as I was raised in the powwow circuit. I grew up as a fancy shawl dancer then later switched to….

Q) Stunning…Talented…and award winning! Congrats! I was a judge for Indian Summer this year. Please tell us about your recent award? A) Totally blushing, thank you! I recently was awarded “Best Hip Hop” in the 10th Annual Indian Summer Music Awards for the song “On The Run”. This is my….

Rushingwind & Mucklow have distinguished themselves with several awards this year including: 2013 ISMA Awards – Best Instrumental & Best Spiritual Songs 2013 NMMA Award – Best World Beat Song 2013 NAMMY – Best New Age Recording Q) Everything seems to be coming together for you lately! Awards,CDs, Concerts…What’s the….

“Ayden’s Song (Puzzled)” is s poignant reflection on a small child who has endured numerous hardships in his young life. Epilepsy, Autism and ADHD are formidable, but so is the spirit of this little boy, who struggles to triumph over brain surgery, meds and difficult diagnoses. Teenage Native American R&B….