Here are the Basics boys and girls. Black Eagle is from the Pueblo of Jemez located roughly 30 miles from Albuquerque. The group originated in 1989 when Malcom Yepa and his family traveled to Lame Deer, Montana for a pow-wow. A cousin of the group, Jimmy Little Coyote, introduced Malcom and his family to the pow-wow tradition. Upon returning home to Jemez, Malcom wanted to begin this tradition in his community. He gathered a group of cousins and friends and tada...you have the Black Eagle Singers.Over the many years Black Eagle has recieved numerous complishments including:
2007 Grammy Nominees for Best Native American Music Album for the Album 'Voice of the Drum'2006 Native American Music Award Nomination for the album 'Straight Up Northern'2005 Grammy Nomination for the album 'Straight Up Northern'2004 Grammy Winners-Best Native American Music Album for the album 'Flying Free'2003 Native American Music Awards Winners for Best Powwow Album for the album 'Flying Free'2002 Grammy Nominees for Best Native American Music Album for the album 'Life Goes On'As a highlight to the groups accomplishments they were asked to perform at the 47th Annual Grammy Award Pre-Telecast Ceremony. Among other things Black Eagle has traveled coast-to-coast from Hollywood, California to Boston, Massachusettes, and through out the country. Keep checking back to see when we'll be in a neighborhood near you.
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As a project for the New Mexico Tourism Department
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the New Mexico Music Commision Black Eagle was asked to promote the many different cultures and music that the 'Land of Enchantment' has to offer.
