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Great musicians from our First Nations
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2010
Book > Biography
Creators
Schilling, Vincent
Description
"Music is their passion. Follow the journeys of ten talented musicians from the Native community as they make their way to the top. All of them, whether their music is traditional drumming or mainstream rock, bring their own cultural traditions to their music.

Rising stars Shane Yellowbird and Crystal Shawanda are steeped in country music. The Blackfire band combines punk rock with Dine’ music, while Four Rivers Drum has been drumming at powwows for more than fourteen years. Leela Gilday is an award-winning folk artist and Michael Bucher's music protects sacred sites. Contrast classical guitarist Gabriel Ayala with rock guitarist Mato Nanji and learn about the talents of jazz vocalist Jamie Coon and Native American flutist Mary Youngblood"--from publisher. 

Language
English

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781897187760
Statement of Responsibility
Vincent Schilling.
Publication Information
Toronto : Second Story Press
Physical Description
xii, 115 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes
A First Nations book for young readers
First Nations series for young readers.
Contents
Chapter 1 Michael Bucher (Cherokee) : vocalist and composer of music to protect sacred sites -- Chapter 2 Mary Youngblood (Seminole/Aleut) : Native American flutist -- Chapter 3 Crystal Shawanda (Ojibwa) : country music singer -- Chapter 4 Blackfire (Navajo) : punk rock and traditional Navajo -- Chapter 5 Leela Gilday (Dene) : vocalist and composer with a message of hope and empowerment -- Chapter 6 Four Rivers Drum (variety of tribal affiliations) : powwow drum group -- Chapter 7 Jamie Coon (Creek/Seminole) : vocalist combining jazz and pop rock -- Chapter 8 Mato Nanji (Nakota Sioux) : guitarist and leader of the band Indigenous -- Chapter 9 Shane Yellowbird (Cree) : country music singer -- Chapter 10 Gabriel Ayala (Pascua Yaqui) : classical guitarist.
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