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Local Artist Up For AwardsGary SmallReceives Nominations For Three
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Nominees
for the Fifth Annual Native American Music Awards were announced
at a national press conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June
18 by NAMA's President/CEO Ellen Bello.
Portland-based singer/guitarist Gary Small garnered nominations in three categories: "Best Male Artist," "Best Songwriter" and "Best Blues Recording" for his latest release, "Wild Indians."
Small is a Native American and a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, whose reservation is located in remote southeastern Montana. His new CD is a powerful blend of his masterful vocal-like guitar, coupled with powerful songwriting regarding the many facets of this country's indigenous peoples.
Portland, Oregon's Willamette Week magazine had this to say about Small's latest release: "...Small's guitar playing is so reminiscent of Carlos Santana it's stunning. In fact, it wouldn't be unfair to say Small could become the Santana of Native American music, translating his history through myriad musical forms in a way that speaks on several levels."
The Native American Music Association, Indian Summer Festivals Inc., and the Potawatomi Tribal Community will present the Fifth Annual Native American Music Awards at the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 7th. For more information on the new release, "Wild Indians," or about The Gary Small Band, visit www.garysmallband.com; or for information regarding the Native American Music Awards, visit www.nammys.com.