Joanne Shenandoah

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. …

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…

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. …

Twenty years ago, Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan had a vision to create a festival comprised solely of female musicians and bands led by females. What resulted was the highest grossing festival tour of 1997, grossing $16 million. The…

Central New York will host a 20th Anniversary Tribute Concert to Lilith Fair. The event takes place in Syracuse on Sept. 9. In the Lilith tradition, all the featured artists at Lilith fLair are women. More than a dozen performers are on the…