We are honored to present a line-up of musicians and singers that span generations of Native music from traditional to contemporary. Whether your preference is the ethereal sounds of the flute or the heart beat of the drum mixed with harmonies of sweet voices we will have something for you, and we will even throw in a little jazz and blues. Sit in the shade and cover of the pavilion and enjoy the shows.
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Joseph Fire Crow Grammy nominated and Nammy winning flute player will perform both SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Joseph's hauntingly beautiful flute playing tells the story of his People, the Northern Cheyenne. Joesph has shared his music with world wide audiences and has performed recently at the Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. The full selection of Joseph's recordings will be on sale. Joseph is sponsored in full by:  |
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Tom Ricardi Raptor Education & Show Tom Ricardi retired from the Mass Division of Environmental Law Enforcement for 39 years. He now pursues his lifelong interests in birds of prey. He established the Western Mass. Bird of Prey Facility at his home in Conway and rehabilitates dozens of injured hawks and owls annually. His educational presentations, using live, non-releasable raptors, are popular across the state. SUNDAY only |
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The Wolf Cry Singers
A women's hand drum group from Massachusetts. Their songs and chants include traditional and contemporary from the Mi'kMaq, Cherokee, Navajo, Abenaki and Delaware. They also write their our own songs that are in English and are continually adding songs in the different languages as they are shared with them. They have performed at pow wows throughout New England and in Canada, ceremonies, and many cultural events promoting Native American awareness. SATURDAY only The Wolf Cry Singer are sponsored in part by  |
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Hawk Henries
Hawk is a flute maker / player, and member of the Nipmuc Nation.
Much of Hawk's time is spent sharing information about life and, more specifically, inspiring each person to be in touch with their own Sacredness. The flutes have always been a powerful vehicle for this sharing. Hawk is scheduled to play on SATURDAY only however will be available both days to speak with and offer his flutes and recorded music for purchase. Hawk's flute music is also featured on the documentary, "Wabanaki, A New Dawn", broadcast on PBS. |
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Tom Obomsawin
Tom's genres include jazz, pop, rock, and R&B. He has performed with Carlos Santana, Elvin Bishop, and Freddy King, among others. Tom is an Odanak Abenaki contemporary singer and multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Outside of his musical career, he been involved in efforts to address environmental threats that endanger the traditional Abenaki homelands. SUNDAY only |
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