OTTERTRAIL

Formed in 1995 in the northeastern U.S. by Alexander Santos, Will Mosley, Matt Harmon, Urie Ridgeway, Benjamin Roldan and Harry J. Gould, this intertribal southern style powwow singing group eventually grew to include many singers from across the U.S. They received their name from a suggestion given to them by the late Johnny Lone Chief. The name was to symbolize some aspect of southern style plains culture so the name Ottertrail was born and it indeed represents a very important item of clothing worn by the southern straight dancer, the otter drag or trail. They have been invited to participate as Host Drum at many gatherings as well as entering many drum contests all across powwow country. Along the way they have garnished many winnings and most importantly, many friendships. They were recipients of a N.A.M.A. (Native American Music Awards) nomination in 1997 for their "Family Songs Southern Style" album and a 1998 award for a compialation c.d. entitled "Various Drums at Gathering of Nations" under the S.O.A.R. label. Their last recording with S.O.A.R. is entitled "Red River Crossing" and their upcoming c.d. will be out by the spring of 2008 entitled "Brotherhood" by Red Lightning Records out of Canada and will feature the Sioux Nation Singers. To all the folks who have supported us in the past but most importantly to God we say thank you and we'll see you on the powwow trail somewhere!