NativeRadio.com has been playing artists from Arbor Records since we started in 2000, and we have watched with great pleasure at how well and how quickly, they have grown. And grown they have, into one of the finest record labels in this or any other genre! Each month we will be Spotlighting another artist from Arbor Records. This month we feature Stevie Salas, one of the Top 50 Guitarists
of All Time. Stevie has played with Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, George Clinton and more!
Artist Spotlight: Stevie Salas
Stevie was handpicked by George Clinton as the guitarist for Clinton's
albums. He's skipped cities in a private jet with Rod Stewart, playing
sold-out stadiums. He signed the largest deal Island Records had ever forked
over for a new artist. Most books name him as one of the Top 50 Guitarists
of All Time. Just months ago Mick Jagger tapped him to be his guitarist, as
did Chris Daughtry & Jordin Sparx. His first Arbor Records release The Earth
and the Sun won in the Alternative Rock category at the 2007 Indian Summer
Music Awards and also won 'Best Rock Recording' at the 2008 Native American
Music Awards.
In between arena tours and multiple TV show appearances, Stevie took time
out to record a new solo album 'Be What It Is'. Which contains timeless rock
songs featuring some of today's greatest rock players, notably: Matt Sorum
(Velvet Revolver, Guns N Roses); Dave Abruzzese (Pearl Jam); Juan Alderete
(Mars Volta); Matt Sherrod (Crowded House, Beck); Brian Tichy (Billy Idol,
Ozzy Osborne).
Album Spotlight: INAFA
International Native American Flute Association
Clear Water Reflections
Clear Water Reflections includes music of ancient and contemporary Native American flutes, Irish flute, Norwegian overtone flute (seljefløyte), Chinese dizi and xiao, bansuri, shakuhachi, ancient Mayan clay flutes, wind flute, Tarahumara drum, and the unique Dead Whistle.
The beauty of these wondrous flutes is revealed in both solo and ensemble settings, with accompaniment from pipe organ, voice, cello, guitar, bass, Hang drum, bodhrán, various world percussion, udu, marxophone, dumbek, conga, and Native American frame drum. Performers on this CD include: R. Carlos Nakai, Mark Holland with Autumn's Child, Joseph FireCrow, Kevin Locke, Peter Phippen, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl, Jan Seiden, Skip Healy, Michael Graham Allen (Coyote Oldman), Frank Montano (Anakwad), Randy Granger, Ann Licater, Dr. Tim Lane, Tiit Raid, Jonny Lipford, and Bobb Fantuazzo.
A couple of years ago I was introduced to Derek Miller an artist on Arbor Records. Derek was "cool". Later that night I would find out just how cool he was when he performed "Music Is The Medicine" on stage. My jaw dropped when I saw and heard him play. Derek is one of the finest guitar players in the world, and then he combines this with his ability to carry you away with his voice and message. All I can say is run ..don't walk to add Derek Miller to your collection!
"Granny G" was born in Nevada before the 2nd world war. She grew up on her grandfather's ranch in the Smokey Valley.
Her mom came from Australia and was an Irish Pagan who gave her the information to create the "7 Lazy Steps".
Her father and grandfather were Irish Catholics which provided the ideal opportunity to observe the 2 belief systems, and her early childhood was a wonderland full of animals and interesting people.
She now has a little yarn shop in Taos, New Mexico. Her early skills of knitting and crochet are real advantages.
She designs knitwear and shows her design in the shop. She gives encouragement and a retail outlet for many local artisans and yarn producers. "Granny G" lives with her younger sister, Suzie. Together, they grow fruit and vegies on the land and plan to have a milk cow soon!
The 1st Annual Native-E Music Awards show was held on September 20th, 2008 at the Historic El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show was an exceptional presentation of some of the top artists in Native American music!
Artist Spotlight: Ed Peekeekoot
A few months back we received Ed Peekeekoot's CD "In the Key of Cree" and it is a wonderful 45 minute ride with a master on the guitar.
It has something for everyone, folk, country, acoustic, jazz, blues, traditional, spoken word, and even Nature itself! Ed is from the Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation of Saskatchewan, now living in British Columbia, and he's a singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and artist.
Ed has a voice to go along with his exceptional and masterful guitar work. I love it when he combines his classical guitar work with the sounds of nature and his Cree language. Make no mistake, this is a master of the guitar the likes of Andres Segovia and Ruben Romero! Allow us to introduce Ed Peekeekoot.
Michael Bucher is a Cherokee singer songwriter who was taught from the beginning of his memory the stories, language and legends of his people. His songs are intended to teach, heal and bring an awareness to everyone who hears them. He sings about topics that are important to him and others in Indian Country. From the desecration of sacred sites, to Cherokee legends, to the sometimes seemingly Invisible Indian, there's a passionate quality throughout.
With strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics, his music is a blend of acoustic guitar, native and a contemporary drum, flute, shakers, rattles, bass and electric guitars, and cuts a swath through native folk, blues and rock.
Michael Bucher | Electronic Press Kit |
"The music video deals with the protection of Native burial grounds, Native grave sites and sacred sites. I try to tell people you wouldn't want your grandmother's grave dug up…nor do American Indian people. And, yet, it happens every day in Indian Country"
Skylar Wolf is an accomplished artist, musician, guitarist and harmonica player. He is a singer songwriter of great talent.
Wolf grew up on the Navajo reservation and lived a life of tradition. He walks in two worlds and tells his stories from both sides.
His message is one of hope and redemption: a life free from addiction and suffering is a life of beauty and harmony.
Skylar's passion resides in helping our children. He states, "I can always deal with fame and fortune in the next life. As for now, I spend my music/stage time and money on the children..."
Artist Spotlight: Ancient Dreams by Wolfs Robe aka Flute Man
I have had the pleasure of knowing David Wolfs Robe (aka Flute Man) for several years now, and have watched him grow as an artist. His latest release is "Ancient Dreams" and this is a world class album folks!
Bear Butte is sacred to approximately thirty of the Plains Tribes, including Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho. The Tribes, have traveled to Bear Butte for thousands of years for their annual ceremonies, generally in the months of June through August.
When people come to the sacred mountain for their ceremonies, they prepare for this journey for one year. Bear Butte is where people go for healing, or to ask for guidance about any hardships and issues they may be faced with. The sacred mountain Bear Butte and Grandmother Earth are our church.
The bus to California made it, thanks to the generous support and donations of our listeners! Each and every one of you who called, emailed and made donations Thank You!
In speaking with Amy yesterday she told me for the first time that she volunteered to drive the bus as she is a bus driver. Roman coordinated securing the bus and volunteered to go along to help. They both will be taking a Greyhound bus home to Minneapolis, Minnesota and to Washington, DC, thanks to another donation (thank you)!
Thank you all!
The Longest Walk 2 was an 8,000-Mile walk for Native American Rights, Environmental Protection, and to Stop Global Warming. They walked all the way to Washington, DC, and they made it, some after walking over 5 months. Most went through the cold, rain and snow for thousands of miles on behalf of Native America, Mother Earth, and dare I say, for all of us!
When they finally reached their destination, there was not enough transportation home. Now many are being forced to walk home, or find any way they can to return home. Imagine their frustration after all they went through, only to learn that their return transportation did not exist. Imagine their fear and uncertainty at the prospect of perhaps having to walk thousands of miles to get home.
We have been in touch with Amy Wagner who is driving an old bus they were able to secure. Amy stated that the bus only gets 12-15 miles per gallon and they need approximately $2,000 for gas alone. Amy and the bus will make stops at cities along her route to stop at Western Union offices to pick up gas money. They are on their way to California. They will be dropping of people along the way including New Mexico and Arizona, and are traveling along Route I-40 West.
Donations:
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Donations To Date: (Thank You!)
Anonymous - $50.00
Eva Gorman - $75.00
Mahesh Brown - $60.00
Anonymous - $58.62 (lunch)
Peltier Family - $300.00
Kate Presser - $30.00
Brian Shane - $20.00
Tomas Lujan - $450.00
12 year old Severn Suzuki representing her organization ECO, Environmental Childrens Organization
addresses the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development.
Artist Spotlight: Chris Ferree
Inspired by his Cherokee heritage, North Carolina singer/songwriter Chris Ferree released his first Native American CD in 2007 titled Invocation. Influenced by Robert Mirabal, Bill Miller, and Mary Youngblood, among others. Invocation was rooted in the traditional, while balancing on the edges of world and classical.
A combination of strong traditional Native American flute, drums and percussion, fused with contemporary instruments and various ethnic sounds. The result was a ten song collection of diverse instrumentals that ranged from haunting and meditative to spontaneous and moving, reflecting the spiritual journey of a man looking into his past trying to find a way of understanding the present.
Chris's second Native American offering Overflow is a spiritually charged outpouring intended to at once lift the spirit and calm the soul, a fusion of sounds and influences breathed in over the years and released like a flood, full of power and passion.
Drawing inspiration from historical events and the stories of yesterday joined with a hopeful vision of what tomorrow may bring, this nine song CD, six instrumental and three vocal, is an act of worship filled with resonating drums, stirring percussion, and soaring flute, cascading through lush strings and pads, with flourishes of piano and strumming guitar, creating an emotional and melodic atmosphere of sounds.
Overflow, like Invocation, pushes the boundaries of the traditional, blending jazz, folk, world, and classical, bringing a familiar sound into the future. But if you listen closely you can hear echoes of the past and a deep admiration for the heritage from which this beautiful music was born.
"I hope you enjoy and embrace these songs as much as I hope they honor and respect the Principle people of this land, those who walked the red road long ago and those who long to walk it now."
The Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas is the Texas Cherokee Nation who’s Sovereignty was recognized in 1836 by President Sam Houston of the Republic of Texas.
The SCNT came to what was known as new Spain. Spain gave the Nation a land grant that extended from Nacogdoches in the east to the Rio Grande in the west north to the Canadian border east to the east boundary of new Spain then south to the red river back to Nacogdoches.
They were allies to Mexico when they won their independence from France in 1811, and signed a treaty with the provisional government of the republic of Texas in 1835, Sam Houston and Chief Bowles were signators to the treaty.
Floyd Red Crow Westerman - "A Tribute To Johnny Cash"
"I Think Johnny Cash would be especially proud of this tribute album. Not just because of his high regard for Floyd Red Crow Westerman or his own life-long identification with Native Americans and commitment to their cause, but because it is such a respectful, loving portrayal of the man’s work. Floyd’s deep, powerful voice resonates with the truth. I had no idea he could sound so much like John."- Kris Kristofferson
This CD features Johnny Cash songs performed by world renown Native American actor, singer, songwriter and advocate Floyd Red Crow Westerman, who is best remembered for his role as elder/leader Ten Bear in "Dances With Wolves". His work and dedication have helped spread the American Indian Movement’s message throughout the world.
He has performed with countless musicians including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Jackson Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, John Trudell and Don Henley in large benefit concerts for Indian self-determination, human rights and environmental protection. He toured the world with Sting to publicize the plight of the Rainforest and has been an ambassador of good will representing the International Indian Treaty Council.Floyd writes: "Johnny Cash was very proud of his Cherokee heritage, and was a great supporter of American Indian issues. I had the great honor to meet and be on the same bill with Johnny Cash. It was a night to remember."
Nokia, the world's largest cell phone manufacturer recently launched a new service where they are streaming Internet Radio to their cell phone customers worldwide. Nokia is hand choosing which Internet Radio stations stream to millions of their customers.
We are proud to announce that they not only chose NativeRadio.com, but they picked 2 of our streams. Nokia now streams our Stream 6 "and" our Stream 7. We believe this will dramatically increase Native artists' exposure to potentially millions of cell phone users.
NativeRadio.com is extremely proud to have been chosen by Nokia and we will continue to expand our reach to listeners around the world!
Artist Spotlight: SOTIW "Sketches in Time"
I first learned of Michael Joseph in 2005 with his release of "O-Glepi" which is a hauntingly beautiful set of 12 tracks. Michael combined his talents on both flute and acoustic guitar. The result is a peaceful journey that I continue to enjoy 3 years later.
Michael and Derek Mortland have created SOTIW (pronounced So too), "Sketches in Time". This music is best described as a New Age, Eclectic, World and fusion Jazz, and it has no boundaries.
It all works flawlessly from the first note of the first track, right to the end of the CD. When you have finished this journey you will feel invigorated, and craving for more!
We are pleased to present SOTIW, "Sketches in Time" …!
In 2001 I was introduced to Brad Clonch's music with his release of Midnight. An exceptional debut album featuring Brad on piano solos when he was just 21.
It was a calming and relaxing evening with a keyboard virtuoso!
Brad released "Finding Windsong" in 2006 and once again I was truly amazed at how he had matured (his hair had gotten longer also).
He was now mastering the Native flute and combining his skills with the keyboard to create an amazing journey.
The other day I received "Unconquered" and once again Brad has undergone a metamorphosis. This time with the amazing Jeff Carpenter, Boyd Weldon Gross and James Monroe they are "Injunuity" and they FLY!
Injunuity is a group of highly talented and respectful masters of their craft. Keep an eye on these young men. We expect great things for them. Please allow us to introduce "Injunuity"!
This amazing video tells the story of fourteen American Bison (Tatanka) that were brought to Catalina Island in 1924 to make a silent movie. When the crew departed, the Bison remained.
By the mid 1980's the herd had grown to about 600, to many to maintain a healthy herd.
This movie tells the story of all but 150 of the Bison going home to the Rosebud Lakota Tribe.
Made possible by a gift from The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and Sponsored by the Catalina Island Conservancy. Directed, cut and shot by Shawn Thompson.
Featuring the music of Robbie Robertson, this will bring tears of joy. Sponsored by the Catalina Island Conservancy. Directed, cut and shot by Shawn Thompson
Artist Spotlight: Robert Mirabal "In The Blood" & "Pueblo Christmas"
Robert Mirabal Launches New Star Road Records Website!
I have been a fan of Robert Mirabal, and playing his music, for almost a decade. Robert is truly one of the most gifted entertainers in the world today. Raised traditionally, and living in the Taos Pueblo, Robert's music and stories combine his Tiwa heritage with a cutting-edge crossover style.
Robert has recently released "In The Blood" on his new Star Road Records label and this album is "Pure Robert". A lot of songs feature his Tiwa language and heritage and it will mesmerize you!
He has also released Pueblo Christmas on Star Road Records. Pueblo Christmas is a truly unique presentation of these favorite Christmas classics. I particularly like Robert's historical background on these songs and the timeline of Native American history when they were composed.
The band features Robert Mirabal (Vocals, flutes and percussion), Robert's brother Patrick Shendo-Mirabal (Vocals, flutes, percussion and tribal drums), Larry Mitchell (Guitars and programming), and Paul Fowler (Piano, keyboards, programming, vocals).
Star Road Records' new website was created by NativeRadio.com and my partner at Taos Interactive Dave Travis. StarRoadRecords.com features Single Song Downloads, Music Jukeboxes, Tour Schedules, Blogs, Gift Shop, and Photo Galleries. 95% of the website has robust Content Management Systems (CMS) allowing Robert, Drew and Barbara to update their website from the road, simply by using their browser.
Artist Spotlight: Jonny LipfordAlbum: "Transitions"
Jonny Lipford is an 18 year old, self taught, flute enthusiast from Northwest Florida. He's been playing the flute for 4 years. The moment he first played a flute, he realized that this was no whim. His passion for the flute has led him on a journey that is shaping his music career. In this short amount of time he has had the opportunity to play with several well known flutists including, Mary Youngblood. Mary has been an inspiration to him. Even at such a young age, Jonny is considered by many to be an "Old Soul". He's beginning to do more and more performances around the country as his venues are increasing in number.
"Jonny has just released his first album titled, "Transitions: Out of the Flames & Into the Wind". This new CD is a musical journey filled with a variety of styles fashioned in a melodious way. Both flute solos and flute accompanied by other instruments are featured on this album. Each of which were written and performed by Jonny.
Jonny's innate sense of composition and mature understanding of melody touches my soul. I am proud to have been a mentor, a big sista, and a friend to this wonderful spirit and his family...
This charming young man is an OLD soul, you sense it the minute you hear the first note. Jonny's pensive and mature music is full of emotion and experience that baffle us, especially when we learn that this composer is only 17/18 year old! I can't wait to see where this young man's journey takes him.
I see myself sitting in an audience, tears rolling down my face as I watching him win his place in this wondrous and complex world called the music business! Whatever happens little brother- follow your heart! "Quyanaa" (Thanks!) for your gift of song..."
Mary Youngblood - Multi-Award Winning Native American Flute Artist (Aug 10, 2007)
My friend T.W.W. Buffalo has just released his newest book "An Old Man's Lesson on the Mountain".
This is an amazing lesson of LOVE and concern for all living beings on our planet, the Earth. A lesson given by a very unlikely group, which had been told about by Native American elders but never truly understood or believed.
This story takes you on a journey with a man who, while trying to escape and forget all the stresses of life, received a lesson. More aptly put, he received a crash course in life, love and what he could do to help if he would only listen.
Artist Spotlight: BlackRaven
Album: "First Flight"
BlackRaven consists of Daniel Hicks & Charles Button, and "First Flight" is a great debut album.
This is contemporary Indigenous flute music with dynamic melodies on Native American flutes & backdrops of guitars, keyboards, bass, drums & percussion. Ranging from contemporary ballads to traditionally inspired songs.
"First Flight" also features some of this genres best artists including Will Clipman (percussionist for The R.Carlos Nakai Quartet), Aaron White (from Burning Sky), Richard "Koz" Kinsinski, Mark Thomas, George Quirin, Danii Odudua, Josiah Hicks, Buddha & Buddy.
This is a beautiful & esoteric flute album that Rocks. An inner-play of flutes, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums & percussion that will send you on a deep journey. No more "New Age Sleepytime Flute Music". Once you hear it, you'll want it. This album has a balance of beauty & power that is sure to please!
Also appearing on the album keyboardist Richard Kosinski a noted composer from Los Angeles, classically trained Spanish guitarist George Quirin from Santa Barbara, guitarist Mark Thomas and percussionist Danii Odudua are both local legends in Northern Arizona.
Artist Spotlight: Redboy
Redboy has really been a Spiritual listening pleasure for us. His music reminds me of sitting in front of a campfire and listening to the sounds around me. Keep an eye on this young man! This is how Anwaan Jiimis (Ron James) describes himself:
"Redboy is the latest project by me, R Neil James, from Fumbalina. The idea behind Redboy is simply this; I wanted to write more personal music about my experiences growing up an Indian boy in a white world and I decided it would be better to do so outside of the Fumbalina environment. The music is very similar to the Fumbalina project, but the difference here is that lyrics are going to be more personal in nature, and thematic to my Ojibway heritage, and to my experiences with racism, injustice, prejudice, stereotyping, and all of the other issues that face most Anishnabe people here on Turtle Island. The name is not meant to be controversial. It is simply taking a derogatory name I was called as a child and empowering myself by turning it into something positive. This is a celebration of life, love, music, and passion. I am very proud to be Anishnabe and this is my way of expressing that pride."
Mountain Dawn, a local Texas author, has brought her Native American traditions and beliefs and her concern for the Earth's health into a format that is understandable and touching.
The world has been devastated by the catastrophic storms and flooding of the arctic glaciers. The World's United Nations government had been unable to stop the global warming before over half the earth's glaciers had melted. The Earth's maps had been changed forever. Weather patterns had changed also. Communication systems were devastated. Electricity was available only to the very wealthy and only in the major cities that had gone to solar and wind power before the storms.
Then the area that was once the Great Lakes was poisoned! Water supplies were poisoned for hundreds of miles. People were dying by the thousands, then millions. Terrorist attack? This is the story of one group of people, determined to survive and to save their spiritual beliefs and as many other people as they could along the way.
This cookbook, Where People Feast - An Indigenous Peoples Cookbook, sheds light on the unique culinary traditions and cooking techniques of Native American people who live along the Pacific Northwest Coast of British Columbia, Canada. This collection shows how to prepare and preserve wild game, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and unusual ingredients such as oolichan, herring roe, and sopalali berries, (all of which can be purchased online from distributors if not from your local, specialty or gourmet markets). Where People Feast is co-authored by the mother-and-daughter team, Dolly (Watts) McRae and Annie Watts. Where People Feast celebrates Dolly and Annies twelve years spent running their restaurant (Liliget is a Gitksan word meaning where people feast) which was designed by internationally renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson.
Native Americans Growing Hemp Find That Tribal Sovereignty
Collides With Government Policy in P.O.V.'s "Standing Silent Nation".
Alex White Plume and his extended Lakota family, or tiospaye, are known on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation for the determination and industriousness with which they have faced the hard economic choices imposed by history and reservation life. Undeterred by poor soil and uncertain weather on their land, the White Plumes planted alfalfa, barley and corn. They raised horses and buffalo. All of which brought the family little better than a subsistence life and continued reliance on government subsidies. Still, the family was resolved to achieve economic self-sufficiency, thus preserving the Lakota traditions and bonds that sustain the identity of family and tribe.
So, after much research, and under Alex's leadership, the family planted industrial hemp, the non-psychoactive relative of marijuana. As Alex discovered, and as told in Standing Silent Nation, the new P.O.V. documentary recounting the White Plumes' tragi-comic adventures in hemp growing, the world is in the midst of a boom market for hemp products. The demand is no less in the United States, with this anomaly - hemp products can be sold in this country, but hemp growing is a felony. Alex wasn't out to challenge the logic of the federal government's drug war, but figured that tribal sovereignty allowed him to plant hemp as surely as it allowed casinos elsewhere. He was wrong.
P.O.V.'s "Arctic Son" Measures the Distance Between Father and Son,
Tradition and Modernity
In the tiny village of Old Crow, 80 miles north of the Arctic Circle, a father and his son are reunited after almost 25 years apart. They share a name and a bloodline, but the worlds they know and the lifestyles they lead are as different as their respective hometown climates. Stanley Njootli Sr. is a hunter, a man of the land steeped in native traditions. Stanley Jr., who has been raised by his mother in Washington State, immerses himself in hip-hop music and video games, and is drifting deeper into drugs and alcohol. After a lifetime apart, the two meet again in the raw, quiet beauty of the Canadian Yukon.
Last week I received a CD from a friend of Dave Trezak with his new release "Native Country". It's so very good that I wanted to help Dave with some well deserved additional exposure.
"Native Country" needs to be heard, and appreciated. We have created a small sample of this below. Listen and see if you agree with us that Dave Trezak is one of the best kept secrets in Indian Country!
The Kentucky Center for Native American Arts and Culture (KCNAAC) is building an educational and interpretive Center.
The purpose of the KCNAAC is to honor, celebrate and recognize Native American peoples' heritage and contributions to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Ohio River Valley region, and other contiguous states.
FarOutThings.com is the place to find rare, unique, hard to find, out of print, one of a kind, and sometimes just plain fun items! Some items are unique and one-of-a-kind. Some are old and used. Some are expensive and some are delightfully not!
Shelley Morningsong (Northern Cheyenne) is one of those voices that combines purity of purpose and delivery, with the stories of the "Old Ones".
Shelley is simply amazing and her debut album "Out of the Ashes" is a must have addition to your collection. Shelley Morningsong has arrived folks and we guarantee she will win "multiple" music awards over the next few months!
"Music has always been a big part of my life. I have been singing and writing songs since I was very young. The personal goal that I have for my music is to write and sing songs incorporating Native sounds and words which will educate, encourage and bring joy to people of all ages and from every walk of life.
My heart is burdened for the loss of Indian customs, language and the loss of self-esteem. There are also many non-Indian brothers and sisters that have such a deep need to learn Native ways due to their own longing to be connected to the earth and spirituality. I believe we are all connected, that everything is one thing. Music is the language that speaks to all people and through my music I desire to touch hearts and change lives."
Canyon Records recording artist Peter Phippen is an innovative performer of flutes of the world. Researching the performance technique and history of his vast collection of antique and contemporary anthropological wind instruments ultimately led him to bring this knowledge to concert stages and schools.
Since 1993, Phippen has performed concerts, workshops, artist residencies and assembly programs across the United States and Europe that are both educational and entertaining - an enchanting mix of the very old and very new in music.
One of the greatest joys of NativeRadio.com is we get to listen to this amazing music from so many incredibly talented artists.
A couple of weeks ago we received a new album from Michael Bucher called "Seven". We listened, and our jaws dropped. Several people in the room looked at each other then looked at me. I hit the replay button and we haven't stopped replaying it ...!
If Michael doesn't have a record deal in the next 8 weeks, I will start my own label just to sign him (smile). Michael Bucher is the next Bill Miller. His guitar riffs are flawless, his voice will draw you in, and his lyrics walk with you like a comfortable friend by your side. This is simply the finest debut album we've ever heard. "Seven" was produced by another of our favorite performers, Canyon recording artist Peter Phippen. The production value is like every album Peter produces ..."perfect".
Wolfs Robe is a great guy, a gifted musician, and a generous teacher. He plays from the heart, and his music shows it. He's about to release his fourth album, and we can't wait to hear it. Here's David Wolfs Robe aka Flute Man in his own words:
"I like to think of myself as a Musician Preservationist. I look at it this way, I was given a gift of the Native American flute from it's traditions to it's construction and finally it's Legacy. I carry a key ...an important one, just like many of us and when we put all of those keys together they open doors, for everyone especially our young people who are Our Legacy!"
I first learned about Paul and Exitwound when he sent me his music. After listening to his music I called Paul to congratulate him for having created one of the most unique sounds in all of Indian Country. Paul calls his music "Cool Metal", I call it "Pure Genius"! His guitar riffs are fresh, unique, masterful and mind bending. Paul is one of the most respectful people I've met. In short ..he's cool! Here's Paul in his own words:
I'm a 42 yr old Northern Cheyenne Solo Artist out of Billings, MT, and Creator of EXITWOUND. I'm newly engaged, raising 4 wonderful childern, I also am a Certified P.C.A. For the last year & 1/2 I've worked 7 day's a week taking care of the Elder, I take care of 11 people 7 day's a week and in the evenings I create & record all my music in my home studio. I take great Pride and Honor in helping the Elder & childern.
Update: John passed away but we keep his Spotlight up, to always remember a good friend! Miss you Brother..
John was a Master Carver, Master Photographer, Painter and a Professional Artist for 30 years. He is a Graduate of the Vancouver School of Art, Emily Carr College of Art and Design. John carves with a focus in Northwest Coastal Formline.
His carvings are some of the finest we've seen and are truly museum quality.
Sean Gallagher is part of the 13th region corporation and Alaskan native. He have had an interest in skin boats as far back as he can remember, and has always felt the need to be close to his culture and learn of the things people before him made and did. There is a place for us all on this planet. The identity of ethnic people is constantly stretched and being diminished. The regaining my culture is important to me.
The King Island kayak was invented out of necessity to survive the harsh conditions on King Island, which is located in the Bering Sea off the coast of Willy Lagoon by about 70 miles. Willy Lagoon is in between Nome and Teller on the Teller road. Kayaks were necessary for trade, hunting and also transportation while living in this very remote village. The kayak itself is said to date back about three to five thousand years, but this is up for debate because there was no written history of the kayak. There is only the history of words passed down through generations, the oral history of the native people of the north. Thus it is very possible that it dates back even further in pre-history than we know.
John Two-Hawks is a performer in a class by himself. I have had the pleasure of knowing John for a while now and have been truly amazed by his talent, kindness, and humility.
John recently toured with Europe's hottest metal group, Nightwish to sold out performances and whose tour ended with a concert at Hartwall Areena with JTH for 12,000 fans! John's performance and his speech in Lakota is amazing. Be sure to click the link to hear an excerpt from this amazing concert!
Once and a while a band catches our attention that literally makes us stop in our tracks and pay close attention, very close attention...! Marc Brown and The Blues Crew is just such a band. And this is after only hearing a 30 second sound byte!
Marc Brown introduced his Blues Crew once by saying, "you probably won't see another blues band with an Indian, an Eskimo, a black guy and a white guy." The diversity is accidental, says Brown, who is Athabascan.
Souls On Monday is a five piece band from the Coushatta tribe of Louisiana. Their sound is very melodic with some heavy driving grooves, and their originals have a touch of classic, metal, grunge and so on.
The band started back in 1989, teaching each other and learning only by ear. Since then they've been featured on local and surrounding newspapers. Other reservations around the states caught wind of the band and asked to be interviewed for their newspaper, magazines, and radio stations. These guys "Rock The House"!
DOG FACED GODS (DFG) is not your typical burgeoning hard-rock band. Based on one of the smallest Native American reservations in the U.S., the Cali quintet consisting of vocalist Raymond "Shorty" White Owl, guitarist David "Snakeyez" Torres, rhythm guitarist Jack Daniels, bassist Fernando "’Nando" Gonzales and drummer Paul Garcia formed a mere 14 months ago – but is already creating tremors with its arresting debut, Stoned Council released on Voodoo Nation Records.
Big City Indians are a wonderful group from Vienna, Austria that have several Native Americans in their lineup. They call their emotional energetic sound "Native Indian Power Groove", which is a mix of Native music with a touch of Rock´n Roll and Blues flair. They present a groove for all senses, full of strong sounds. They have native intertribal basics, but added some more ethnic sounds, tribal beats, mystic ethereal keyboard sounds, rocking riffs, Native American Flute, meditative sounds and grooving guitar.
Mark Thunderwolf is a Native American flutist and recording artist of Lakota Sioux and Eastern Band Cherokee Wolf Clan descent.
He was gifted his first flute in March 2001 at a wolf sanctuary in southern California where he was also adopted in the Apache family of the lady who owns and runs the sanctuary. He released his first CD "Thru the Eyes…of My Brother" in May of 2002, after only playing the flute for 8 months and in April of 2003 he released his second CD "Spirit Call". A portion of the proceeds he receives from CD sales go to help a wolf sanctuary in southwest New Mexico that has almost 300 rescued wolf and wolf-dog mixes.
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Turquoise Village opened in Zuni, New Mexico in 1978. They are licensed and bonded Indian jewelry & arts & crafts traders in both the Zuni and Hopi Pueblos and our store is located in the center of the Zuni Pueblo. They supply the raw materials, such as turquoise, coral, lapis, shell, silver, and various carving materials to the Native American artists for their use in making Indian jewelry and fetishes.
Talking Taco was established over 10 years ago in San Antonio to spotlight the special music of the Southwestern United States and its roots in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Starting with Native American-inspired music Talking Taco started the Iago label to feature music with Latino roots.
More recently, Iago's Southwestern spirituality series by SAVAE, the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble, has won national reviews via the Associated Press, National Public Radio and the Catholic Press.
During the past year the Buckaroo label was started with a focus on the music from the Southwest's cowboy heritage - ranging from guitar tunes and Celtic tunes to early rag time and blues. Look for cowboy guitar releases in the near future.
From Native American flute and Latino guitar music to Cowboy instrumental and Spanish Colonial vocal music, Talking Taco and its subsidiary labels, Iago and Buckaroo, strive to feature the best music in these genres.
Talking Taco Music
P.O. Box 781211
San Antonio, TX 78278
Fax 210.492.1316
Website: www.talkingtaco.com
NativeRadio.com
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A couple of years ago I was introduced to Derek Miller an artist on Arbor Records. Derek was "cool". Later that night I would find out just how cool he was when he performed "Music Is The Medicine" on stage. My jaw dropped when I saw and heard him play. Derek is one of the finest guitar players in the world, and then he combines this with his ability to carry you away with his voice and message. All I can say is run ..don't walk to add Derek Miller to your collection!
A few months back we received Ed Peekeekoot's CD "In the Key of Cree" and it is a wonderful 45 minute ride with a master on the guitar. 
I have had the pleasure of knowing David Wolfs Robe (aka Flute Man) for several years now, and have watched him grow as an artist. His latest release is "Ancient Dreams" and this is a world class album folks!
Nokia, the world's largest cell phone manufacturer recently launched a new service where they are streaming Internet Radio to their cell phone customers worldwide. Nokia is hand choosing which Internet Radio stations stream to millions of their customers. 
We are proud to announce that they not only chose NativeRadio.com, but they picked 2 of our streams. Nokia now streams our Stream 6 "and" our Stream 7. We believe this will dramatically increase Native artists' exposure to potentially millions of cell phone users.
Jonny's innate sense of composition and mature understanding of melody touches my soul. I am proud to have been a mentor, a big sista, and a friend to this wonderful spirit and his family...
Also appearing on the album keyboardist Richard Kosinski a noted composer from Los Angeles, classically trained Spanish guitarist George Quirin from Santa Barbara, guitarist Mark Thomas and percussionist Danii Odudua are both local legends in Northern Arizona.
One of the greatest joys of NativeRadio.com is we get to listen to this amazing music from so many incredibly talented artists.
Sean Gallagher is part of the 13th region corporation and Alaskan native. He have had an interest in skin boats as far back as he can remember, and has always felt the need to be close to his culture and learn of the things people before him made and did. There is a place for us all on this planet. The identity of ethnic people is constantly stretched and being diminished. The regaining my culture is important to me.
Mark Thunderwolf is a Native American flutist and recording artist of Lakota Sioux and Eastern Band Cherokee Wolf Clan descent.
He was gifted his first flute in March 2001 at a wolf sanctuary in southern California where he was also adopted in the Apache family of the lady who owns and runs the sanctuary. He released his first CD "Thru the Eyes…of My Brother" in May of 2002, after only playing the flute for 8 months and in April of 2003 he released his second CD "Spirit Call". A portion of the proceeds he receives from CD sales go to help a wolf sanctuary in southwest New Mexico that has almost 300 rescued wolf and wolf-dog mixes.
