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Native Musicians in the Groove
Contributor(s): Schilling, Vincent (Author)
ISBN: 0977918343     ISBN-13: 9780977918348
Publisher: 7th Generation
OUR PRICE:   $11.66  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: April 2009
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2009020825
Lexile Measure: 1080
Series: Native Trailblazers
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.45 lbs) 132 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Native American
- Religious Orientation - Native American
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
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) music
  • Jamie Coon (Creek/Seminole) - Singer/songwriter
  • Gabriel Ayala (Pascua Yaqui) - Classical guitarist
  • Mato Nanji (Nakota Sioux) - Lead guitarist and singer for Indigenous
  • Four Rivers Drum - Vibrant drum group
  • Leela 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.

High interest text and easy to read format is ideal for teen and adult literacy programs.

Contributor Bio(s): Schilling, Vincent: - In addition to serving as the executive vice-president and co-owner of Schilling Media, Inc., a Native American media-relations corporation, Vincent Schilling is an enrolled member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe; an award-winning Native American author, producer and photojournalist; and a public speaker who has traveled throughout the United States and Canada.