Feather River Singers
Feather River Singers
Feather River Singers: Links to Others
- "Women are using the drum as a healing tool, singing and drumming as a part of the whole spiritual life of women. With the act of singing her prayers or medicine songs, women are taking back their own voices and power. "
Sheshegwaning Women's Hand Drum Singers
- Ishi Stamp Petition
- A petition drive spearheaded by author, Richard Burrill, seeks the U.S. Postal Service's official endorsement for an ISHI STAMP to be issued to commemorate Ishi (born about 1854, died 1916) for sale August 23, 2011. Ishi’s family and tribe, whose traditional homeland was in northeastern California, had been victims of decades of genocide initiated by European settlers. He alone was left to face the world. On that date 100 years previously, Ishi walked out of the "aboriginal world" into the Twentieth Century. Ishi has become the most written about California Indian in U.S. history. VISIT THIS SITE AND SIGN THE PETITION.
Women's Drums
- BORN TO DRUM 2009
- Annual Born to Drum Camp held at Walker Creek Ranch outside of Petaluma CA. An women's international drum camp offering drum classes, performances, and gatherings with master drummers from many traditions. Save the date: July 2, 3, 4, and 5!
- In Lak Ech
- Based in Los Angeles, California, the women of In Lak Ech not only perform poetry and song but also organize cultural celebrations, participate in conferences, and conduct workshops for diverse communities. In Lak Ech is a Mayan concept meaning, "you are my other me" - tu eres mi otro yo.
- The Mankillers
- Women's Northern style pow wow drum official site. These women rock!
- Mother Earth Beat
- An East Coast Cherokee women's drum group with whom we share the circle.
- Red Hawk Medicine Drum
- A woman's drum group based in Waterville, Maine, Red Hawk Medicine Drum has traveled extensively throughout New England and parts of Canada
- Thoz Womenz
- Singing original songs in the Cherokee language, these Northern California women seek to preserve the native language. Their CD was nominated in 2007 for two Native American Music Awards.
"Above all else, we lift credit to our Creator for giving us purpose and the strength to chase our dreams. All-women drums are not new. Women have served in many roles throughout history, with Native women accepting responsibility in every area of life in our world. Our purpose at the drum has always been to mentor youth along a cultural road, to keep our language and songs, and to follow the heartbeat of the drum. Along this journey we pursue our health, identity, language and knowledge through the heartbeat of the drum."
- Women of Wabano
- From Ottawa, Canada, the Women of Wabano’s CD, “Voices” won the NAMMYS 2007 Debut Group of the Year Award. All profits of their CD go to the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health.
Artists & Friends
- Eagle Heart Flutes
- Official site of Jim "Eagle Heart" Callaway. traditional flute maker and flutist.
- Gale Revilla
- Gale Revilla's official site - world music and more.
- Gvwi Music
- Gvwi Music is a mixture of Traditional Native American Flute, Celtic, Old Time, and Progressive Rock.
- Golana'
- Internationally known Cherokee flutist, 2005 Indian Summer Music Award Nominee for Best Flute Music, 2006 Nammy Nominee Best New Age Album, and Coalition of Visionary Retailers Award Finalist for Best World Music.
- Joanne Shenandoah
- One of America's foremost Native recording artists, Joanne is a Wolf Clan member of the Iroquois Confederacy - Oneida Nation. She has 14 recordings and her music is on 40 plus compilations.
- Keith Secola
- 2006 Nammy Award Winner for his album, “Native Americana”. Best Artist of the Year, Best Folk/Country Recording; Best Native Heart - John Densmore
- Mary Youngblood
- Playing the traditional native flute, Mary has received awards from the Nammys and the Grammys.
- Tommy Wildcat
- Cherokee Native American Flutist, Producer, historical lecturer, artist and flute maker. 2004 NAMMY winner for Flutist of the Year.
- Yolanda Martinez Lengend Alive Productions
- Native American Music Awards "Best Female Artist" 2005, Yolanda has recorded seven CDs. Not only a talented muscian, she is an Apache Drum Maker.
Cherokee Cultural Info.
- Cherokees of California, Inc.
- Cherokee tribal organization site with cultural information.
- Cherokees of Houston
- Cherokee cultural organization with newsletter and links to other Cherokee sites.
- Cherokee Made Easy
- Learn the Cherokee language from Cherokee linguist and educator Prentice Robinson. Prentice Robinson served as language consultant on "Daughters of the Earth" by Feather River Singers.
- "Cherokee Proud"
- "Cherokee Proud" by Tony McClure, a guide for tracing and honoring your Cherokee ancestors.
- History of the Cherokee Tear Dress
- Information on the history of the Cherokee Tear Dress, article by Wendell Cochran.
- "Invisible Indians"
- "Invisible Indians" a book about Mixed-Blood Native Americans who are Not Enrolled in Federally Recognized Tribes by David Arv Bragi.
- LaquaasiTRT
- Personal website of Lara Johnson, Cherokee, with geneology information and Cherokee lore.
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian
- Their mission: "To perpetuate the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokee."
The Museum contains:
Arhives, a major research center, with Cherokee materials dating from 1830.
Educational Resources offering training and workshops.
Exhibits and Collections telling the story of the Cherokee and their ancestors from twelve thousand years ago through the present.
The Museum Store--check it out!
- RubyDancingmoon's Native American Facts
- Articles relating to history, arts&crafts, legends, stories, quotes and other things of interest.
Pow Wow Information
- PowWows.Com
- Information on powwows, powwow resources, listing of drum groups (including Feather River Singers!). A Ho!
Distributors of FRS
- Drumbeat Indian Arts, Inc.
- Distributor of Native American music and distributes Feather River Singers CD to retail outlets.
Drumbeat Indian Arts, Inc.
4143 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-4823/(800) 895-4859
Fax (602) 265-2404
email AZDRUMBEAT@AOL.com, Attn: Bob
- Zango Music
- Zango Music offers the best in Native American music at wholesale and retail prices.
1-800-688-0187
Fax 541-942-1564
P.O. Box 403
Cottage Grove, OR. 97424
Native Radio
- KVMR 89.5 FM
- Thursdays 10am-Noon Dreamwalk-
A Native American journey of music. The best in contemporary and tradtional music and spoken word. Hosted by Skip Alan Smith and Michael Ben.
- NativeStream 7
- Native Radio on-line. Pow Wow & Traditional playlist, with requests and downloads.
Fun Stuff
- Cascadia Flute Circle
- A wonderful community of eclectic flute players and musicians, including guitarists and percussionists, who share a passion for the Native American Flute from Oregon Country.
- Northern California Flute Circle
- A group of friends who love Native American Flute music ranging from total beginners to exquisitely talented musicians, and all are welcome.
- Feather River Singers at My Space
- Fun link to Feather River Singers "friends" page at MySpace.com. Join us for bulletins, updates and more photos!
Other Links
- New Tribal Dawn
- A multicultural webzine dedicated to celebrating the literature of diversity
- People's Path
- People's Path site index to North American Indian & Indigenous People
- Tsi-Akim Maidu Tribe
- The Tsi-Akim Maidu Tribe are Indigenous American Indians who have inhabited the regions of Nevada and Plumas counties of California for thousands of years. They are dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of their language, culture, history, and heritage.
- Turtle Island Native Network
- Aboriginal owned news and information network based in Canada.