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MARY "FIRST LADY OF THE FLUTE"

Two-Time GRAMMY Winner and EMMY Nominee Mary Youngblood, is the first Native American woman to have received a Grammy Award for "Best Native American Music Album" and the first Native American person to have won two Grammy's which makes Mary one of the premiere Native American musicians in the country. Winner of numerous awards, Mary garnered the 2002 Grammy for Beneath the Raven Moon and the 2006 Grammy for Dance with the Wind.

When Mary performs, it takes only a moment to acknowledge the profound spirituality of the sacred Native American flute and its historical courtship and wooing attributes. Her haunting music is much more than a song... it's liquid poetry, a prayer. Mary takes little credit for the intense emotions people feel when they listen to her music.

MARY "FIRST LADY OF THE FLUTE"

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

New ~ 2008 "Sacred Place": A Mary Youngblood Collection ...With rich vibrato and notes that melt into your heart, Mary Youngblood takes the artistry of Native American flute music to its highest level. Her song writing brings forth some of the sweetest original melodies ever performed on this instrument, and the collection herein showcases the most sublime.

2007: Spirit of Sacajawea: Nominated for an EMMY in the following categories;

Mary Youngblood and Jim Brock, nominated for "The Musical Score",

Emmy Award winning Producers Beverly Penninger, Alyson Young.

2006: Grammy Award ~ "Dance with the Wind", Best Native American Recording

2005: Grammy Nominee ~ "Feed The Fire", Best Native American Recording

2004: Native American Music Awards

2002: Grammy Award ~ "Beneath the Raven Moon ", Best Native American Recording

Additional Awards:

Artist of the Year

Flutist of the Year

Best Native American Recording from The Association for Independent Music

(INDIE award)

2001: Nammy's

Flutist of the Year

Best Female Artist

Best Compilation for "Wolves"

Best New Age Recording for "Heart of the World"

2000: Heart of The World, won many top awards:

Best Native American Recording ~ from both AFIM and NAV Radio Awards

Best new Age Recording from both Amazon.com and Native American Music

Awards

INDIE awards 2000, (The Association for Independent Music)

1999: The Offering, Flutist of the Year, NAMMY 1999

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

2007: Spirit of Sacajawea: Nominated for an EMMY in the following categories;

Mary Youngblood and Jim Brock, nominated for "The Musical Score",

Emmy Award winning Producers Beverly Penninger, Alyson Young.

2006: Grammy Award ~ "Dance with the Wind", Best Native American Recording

2005: Grammy Nominee ~ "Feed The Fire", Best Native American Recording

2004: Native American Music Awards

2002: Grammy Award ~ "Beneath the Raven Moon ", Best Native American Recording

Additional Awards:

Artist of the Year

Flutist of the Year

Best Native American Recording from The Association for Independent Music

(INDIE award)

2001: Nammy's

Flutist of the Year

Best Female Artist

Best Compilation for "Wolves"

Best New Age Recording for "Heart of the World"

2000: Heart of The World, won many top awards:

Best Native American Recording ~ from both AFIM and NAV Radio Awards

Best new Age Recording from both Amazon.com and Native American Music

Awards

INDIE awards 2000, (The Association for Independent Music)

1999: The Offering, Flutist of the Year, NAMMY 1999

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

2007: Spirit of Sacajawea: Nominated for an EMMY in the following categories;

Mary Youngblood and Jim Brock, nominated for "The Musical Score",

Emmy Award winning Producers Beverly Penninger, Alyson Young.

2006: Grammy Award ~ "Dance with the Wind", Best Native American Recording

2005: Grammy Nominee ~ "Feed The Fire", Best Native American Recording

2004: Native American Music Awards

2002: Grammy Award ~ "Beneath the Raven Moon ", Best Native American Recording

Additional Awards:

Artist of the Year

Flutist of the Year

Best Native American Recording from The Association for Independent Music

(INDIE award)

2001: Nammy's

Flutist of the Year

Best Female Artist

Best Compilation for "Wolves"

Best New Age Recording for "Heart of the World"

2000: Heart of The World, won many top awards:

Best Native American Recording ~ from both AFIM and NAV Radio Awards

Best new Age Recording from both Amazon.com and Native American Music

Awards

INDIE awards 2000, (The Association for Independent Music)

1999: The Offering, Flutist of the Year, NAMMY 1999

PROJECTS

Spirit of Sacajawea: This film is narrated by Tantoo Cardinal, with the original musical score by Mary Youngblood and Jim Brock. "The Spirit of Sacajawea" is an independent film by Naka Productions. Sacajawea, the only woman and the only Indian to travel with the Lewis and Clark expedition, is one of the most revered women in American history, yet her story has been romanticized and, often, misinterpreted by non-natives.

Aleut Story: Includes powerful performances by Emmy-winner Martin Sheen and Grammy-winner Mary Youngblood and the voice talent of John O'Hurley and the late Jay Hammond, former governor of Alaska.

Into The West: "Into the West (2005)" was a made for television mini-series that aired on TNT (DreamWorks Television) for six weeks. Each episode was two hours in length. This epic film takes place in the 1800's emerging Western Territories.

"Grandmother's Last Sunset" by Mary Youngblood.

CD Compilations

Eagle Cries - Joanne Shenandoah

All Spirit Sings - Joanne Shenandoah

Tribal Dreams - Music From Native Americans

Prayer for Peace - Native American Artists

The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor - Tito La Rosa

Many Blessings - A Native American Celebration

Songs of the Spirit - Vol. 2

PROJECTS

"Grandmother's Last Sunset" by Mary Youngblood.

CD Compilations

Eagle Cries - Joanne Shenandoah

All Spirit Sings - Joanne Shenandoah

Tribal Dreams - Music From Native Americans

Prayer for Peace - Native American Artists

The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor - Tito La Rosa

Many Blessings - A Native American Celebration

Songs of the Spirit - Vol. 2

MUSIC PRODUCTS

Sacred Place ~ With rich vibrato and notes that melt into your heart, Mary Youngblood takes the artistry of Native American flute music to its highest level. Her song writing brings forth some of the sweetest original melodies ever performed on this instrument, and the collection herein showcases the most sublime. These peaceful and vibrant songs have been carefully selected to quiet the mind, relax the body, and inspire one to contemplate the Sacred Place within.

The Spirit of Sacajawea ~ The Spirit of Sacajawea is a new independent film by Naka Productions. The only woman and the only Indian to travel with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Sacajawea is one of the most revered women in American history, yet her story has been romanticized and, often, misinterpreted by non-natives. The Spirit of Sacajawea examines the many controversies of her life, how her tribes were impacted, and how they are surviving today. This is the story of Sacajawea from a Native woman's perspective. You can order this DVD from www.nakatv.com for $25.00, plus $5.00 shipping & handling.

Dance With the Wind ~ Sometimes the wind whispers and sometimes the wind howls. When Mary Youngblood lets the wind flow through her Native American flutes the result is always one of beauty and joy. Inspired by the wisdom of nature, Mary writes: " The trees have given a voice to me, the voice that sings to you now." Her eclectic musical style evokes feelings of freedom, and gratitude for the blessings of life, our Dance with the Wind. (Grammy Award Winner)

Feed the Fire ~ Follows Mary Youngblood's GRAMMY AWARD winning album Beneath the Raven Moon. She returns with fresh and unique performances on the Native American Flute with her signature melodies and sweet vocals framed in captivating arrangements spanning a variety of musical styles. With special guest appearances by Ian Anderson, Bill Miller, and Joanne Shenandoah, Feed the Fire is full of energy, warmth and passion.

"Absolutely enchanting! Youngblood beautifully demonstrates the talent that earned her numerous Native American Music Awards." -Billboard

Beneath the Raven Moon ~ is poetry of the heart flowing forth from the Native American flute as only Mary Youngblood can play it. This superb collection of songs showcases her award winning talents in adventurous new settings from blues to classical, all the while treating us to the beautiful heartfelt melodies for which she is known and loved. Additionally, this album showcases Youngblood's strong voice harmonizing along with her many flutes. The title of each track on the CD is a line from a poem written by Youngblood giving this album a poetic concept album.

(Grammy Award Winner)

Heart of the World ~ Mary Youngblood's original sound promises to take listeners to places they have never been with the Native American flute. Colorful, poignant, and textured, these songs are uniquely presented including vocals by Joanne Shenandoah on instruments including multi-chamber flutes, guitar, percussion, cittern, dulcimer, eagle bone whistle and the exquisite voice of Joanne Shenandoah. Both meditative and playful, this recording is a true celebration of the heart.

The Offering ~ The Native American Flute comes alive in the hands of Mary Youngblood. Of Aleut and Seminole ancestry, she is one of the first Native women to record this sacred instrument. A profoundly original and vibrant performance recorded in the natural acoustic space of the underground Moaning Cavern in California. Her haunting music is much more than song, it is "liquid poetry, a prayer."