BLUE DOG:
Album: “From all directions”
Blue Dog is a Native American Blues-Rock group
hailing from the "twin cities" area of Minnesota
Powered by the songwriting of Eric & Joni Buffalohead
(Who are Ponca and Dakota ), this nine song recording
is one of the most talked about and anticipated new
releases in 2004. The recording of this incredible debut
was accomplished through their work with acclaimed
producer Tony Palmer at One Feather Recording Studios
in Albuquerque , New Mexico
high energy and instantly recognizable influences that
bring this band to the forefront of the Native American
contemporary music genre.
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GARY
ALBUM: “Blues from the coyote”
Gary Small is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist,
raised in the wilds of Montana Wyoming
year veteran of the west coast music scene. Small is a
member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe whose reservation
resides in remote Southeast Montana
Little Bighorn Battlefield.
Small has aimed his interests as a solo artist with his first
"Native Americana" cd release which is entitled "Wild Indians".
Released in July of 2001, "Wild Indians" won the prestigious
won the Nammy for "Songwriter of the Year" and was nominated
for : "Best Songwriter", "Best Male Performer",
and "Best Blues/Jazz Recording" in 2002 by the
Native American Music Association.
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PURA FE’
ALBUM: “Follow Your Heart’s Desire”
Pura Fe's voice soars the heavens, elegantly
stating her Indigenous influence on the birth
of the Blues. This beautiful album is complete
with songs of love, history and anthems for her
Tuscarora Indian Nation of North Carolina.
Pura Fe´states that her music helps illustrate
the musical contributions made by Southeastern
Indigenous people in general. (Quoting)
"My Nation has been systematically disenfranchised
and disregarded. Many people think we have nothing
to do with the development of Southern culture.
Not only were we captured and shipped off as slaves
to West Africa and the Caribbean
together on slave plantations during colonization of
our land. African and Indian slaves were harbored,
escorted and smuggled across the Canadian border
through Indian country.
Many of these grandchildren became influential
musicians. Charley Patton the first King of the
Blues is Choctaw, Scrapper Blackwell is Cherokee.
Other artists of native decent are: Jimi Hendrix,
Don Cherry, Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk,
Lina Horne, Little Richard, Tina Turner,
and Chaka Khan. There are so many blues and
jazz pioneers that have expressed their Native
ancestry through their work."
FOLLOW YOUR HEARTS DESIRE gets
THREE Native American Music Award
Nominations: Best Blues Recording, Best Female
Artist and Best Songwriter.
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Red Rhythm Band
ALBUM: “Gotta Have Your Love”
Red Rhythm was born in the summer
of 2003 when guitarist Dusty Miller
and drummer Terry tee so teh geh’,
decided to take their music to another level.
They began to craft their music with a new
style of progressive fusion rock and blues that
would soon succeed in expressing the true
nature of their music.
They added newcomer Dustin Miller
(Dusty's own son) on guitar, bass, and vocals,
as well as percussionist Bobby Heddleston,
and vocalist Lacy Saunders.
Dusty and Dustin are members of the Comanche
tribe and consider it to be a rare privilege
to be one of the few father-and-son teams in
the entertainment business.
Terry, a full-blood Kiowa, is a World Champion
traditional Southern Straight Dancer and an
accomplished native flute player with a CD
entitled Prairie Rain.
See the show notes for a link to his CD.
(SEE: http://store.wanderingbull.com/prrafl.html)
Bobby Heddleston, a Cherokee, was born and
raised in the heart of Kiowa-Comanche territory,
and is a lifelong friend and brother to Dusty.
A former drummer, Bobby has made a smooth
transition to percussion.
Lacy Saunders, brings a voice and talent
expressing nothing less than pure experience.
She is a key element to the unique harmonies
and lead vocals of the group.
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RITA COOLIDGE
“And So Is Love”
In the early 1970s, Rita Coolidge won
fans as a backup singer for Delaney and
Bonnie, Stephen Stills, Leon Russell and
Joe Cocker. She also won awards for
country duets with former husband,
Kris Kristofferson.
In 1977, her first solo album,
Anytime Anywhere, sold millions of copies.
Three singles made the top charts, including
"We're All Alone." Which is an old Boz Scaggs tune,
and is a highlight of this album.
Now, nearly three decades later, Rita is singing that
same tune on a new recording of jazz standards.
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