I have not chronicled the many Native American singer/songwriters -- of which there are many. Joanne Shenandoah comes to mind, of course, but also John Trudell. But I did hear one tonight, a nice antidote to the debates, that reminded me of the power of politics in song: Annie Humphrey. Her voice, guitar, and lyrics strong and clear - unlike one of the debaters and and more like the other. How's that for enigmatic? Humphrey is not. Humphrey is a member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe, based in Minnesota
Annie Humphrey's music is on the
(Makoché (makochay) Music which looks like a great resource for Native music)
Her recordings: The Heron Smiled, Edge of America
The Whispering Tree (with others such as John Trudell)