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unusual facts about Native American music


Membranophone

Common in Native American music and the music of Africa, water drums are characterized by a unique sound caused by filling the drum with some amount of water.


Rock the Canyon

Established in 2009 by the Shonto Tourism Commission, a subdivision of Shonto Community Governance, to promote Native American artists and musicians, as well as community wellness.


see also

Sacred Ground

Sacred Ground: A Tribute to Mother Earth, a 2005 compilation album of Native American music

Stephan Galfas

Producer of Jana Mashonee a GRAMMY nominee and 9 time winner of the Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS).