Member Since: 30/05/2008
Band Members: The Blakes Family have had been the members of Native American Church and Azee Bee Nahagha of Dine' Nation since I could remember. My brother, Eric, and I have been composing NAC Spiritural Songs for many years. Mainly we kept them in the family. We utilize these songs in a very inspirational ways and it keeps us in a harmonious wayz with the Great Creator. I hope and pray that more Spiritual singers and musians in joining us with their music. Music, Art and Poetry are the soul of Native American and other people who LOVE and understands the most inner divine feeling of self. 'HOZHO'.
Influences: Influenced by my forefathers and elders. My grandparents were medicinepersons. They sang to heal and lead the way to a better life. Special impressions and inspirations comes from Albert Johnson of Ganada, Arizona, and George & Larry Butler. Also from the late; Truman Dailey, Omer Begay Sr., Sam Besset, and Herman Whiterabbit, Carl Butler, and Hanson Ashley. Other influences are; Native America singers, NAC members & singers, Pow Wow groups & members, Traditional chanters, Native youth groups & clubs, College Native Ameican Clubs, etc... Latest admirers; Blackhorse Mitchell, Davis Mitchell, Louie Gonnie, Joe Tohannie Jr., Jay Begay, Anthoney Betoney, Randy Wood and R. Carlos Nakia...