2013 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards
| 3 Comments on 2013 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music AwardsUniting North and South by honoring Native talent from all over the world, the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards has launched “Promote Your Vote”. Musical artists from a diverse array of Indigenous tribes and nations have been nominated for awards in a variety of categories. “To be nominated for an….
Read moreRevelation Knowledge: An Interview with Mista Futuristic
/ | Leave a CommentQ: What’s in a name? Who is Mista Futuristic? What does your name mean to you? A: Billy Janis is my birth name. Mista Futuristic is my stage/ artist name. The name Mista Futuristic actually came by accident when I was rappin a verse. I then put meaning of being….
Read moreWhite Sparrow Singing: A Conversation with Kelly Montijo Fink
/ | 1 Comment on White Sparrow Singing: A Conversation with Kelly Montijo FinkKelly Montijo Fink “White Sparrow” (Mexican, Apache, and Spanish) is a wife, mother, adjunct Spanish professor, singer-songwriter, & creative artist. She is a seeker of wisdom & a practitioner of joy and her heart is to see people walk in freedom in every aspect of their lives.She has multiple Native….
Read moreDANCE HARD: A Review of HORSE DANCE by Cree Confederation
/ | Leave a Comment“The Hot” , a standout track from Cree Confederation’s uplifting Horse Dance CD, displays the group’s spectacular energy, which infuses this Northern Drum CD with lively spirit. Filled with laughing and Victory shouts, this song from Canyon Records 2011 release displays the triumphant feelings that are symbolic of the entire….
Read moreA GRATEFUL HEART: A Conversation with Mayan/Wayu Recording Artist Jimmy Lee Young
/ | Leave a CommentInterview by Dr. Dawn Karima Pettigrew, Powwows.com Music Editor Grammy Finalist. NAMMY winner. International celebrity. Passionate Advocate. Award-winning musical artist Jimmy Lee Young is a dynamic singer, songwriter and humanitarian. In a candid visit, Young opens up about his drive to succeed, his pursuit of important charitable causes and his….
Read moreIDLE NO MORE: A Visit with Jermaine White Elk
/ | Leave a CommentChippewa-Cree/Dakota Sioux performer Jermaine White Elk recently sat down for a visit to discuss his music and art. A NAMMY -nominated traditional flutist, White Elk is also noted for his artistic endeavors and graphic designs. This devoted recording artist continues to be a leader and mentor throughout Native America. Q)….
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