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Joanne Shenandoah

The Ripcords, Irv Lyons Jr. and West Side Social Club Among Nominees at Native American Music Awards

Haylee Farrell Feb 5, 2022

Three of Central New York’s most notable Native American music artists were announced as nominees for the Native American Music Awards. Notable nominees include The Ripcords, Earl Slick, Pete McMahon and the West Side Social Club. …

World/Reggae

Joanne Shenandoah, Native American Musical Matriarch, NAMA and Grammy Award Winner, Dies at Age 63

Pete Mason Nov 24, 2021

Joanne Shenandoah, a native of the Oneida Indian Nation who became a world-renowned singer and peace activist, has died at age 63, as reported by the Native American Music Awards & Association (NAMA). Shenandoah passed away late…

Alternative/Indie

Irv Lyons, Jr., Joanne Shenandoah, The Ripcords, Nick Lone receive Native American Music Award nods

Mike Kohli Sep 24, 2019

The 19th Annual Native American Music Awards will take place at Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino in Niagara Falls on Nov. 2. Among this year's nominees are four New York-based acts. Public voting is now open through the NAMA website. …