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Nominated for 4 Native American Music Awards 2008!
Best Historical
Best World
Best Inspirational
Song of the Year - Going to Gathering
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The Blessed Blend composes and performs music, blending Native American and Celtic sounds, creating a harmony of tribal sounds from these ancient and still-thriving indigenous cultures. The Blessed Blend performs at many various concerts, cultural festivals, powwows, educational events, television news stories, & religious activities.
What is a “blessed blend�Blessed Blend = Native American + CelticThe 7 Celtic Nations are Galicia, Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Brittany, Wales, & Cromwell.
Why blend the two cultures?In centuries past, native people of Turtle Island (America) and the newly immigrated Irish and Scots, came the realization that there were many shared tribal commonalities between themselves and the people of the Native American tribes. From the past through today, we share a deep love for the drums, flutes, dance, language, music, and culture. This is why it is so common to find many people today in the United States with the blended heritage of Native and Celtic bloodlines.
During the 17th century, the term “blessed blend†was coined by the Scots to describe the marriage union between a Native American and a person of Celtic heritage. The same name, “blessed blend†was used to describe the children who were born of these unions. Joseph and Laralyn are both "blessed blends" of Native and Celtic heritages.
About our newly-released CD "Journeys through the Mist":“Journeys through the Mist†guides you on a path through time to the blending of the Native and Celtic cultures. Ethereal vocals entwine with the Celtic harp and Native flute over the gentle background of the bodhran and Native drums to relax and soothe you.
You can now listen to the Blessed Blend on Celtic Radio! Click on the link below and make a request to play one of our songs:)