Joanne Shenandoah
Joanne Lynn Shenandoah, born on June 23, 1957, in Syracuse, New York, was a
Native American singer and multi-instrumentalist from the Oneida Indian Nation.
She grew up on the Oneida Reservation, learning traditional songs and various
instruments. Shenandoah started performing locally and recorded her first solo
CD in 1989. Her music blended traditional melodies with modern instrumentation,
focusing on nature, women's lives, and Iroquois culture. Throughout her career,
she made 23 recordings, including Once In A Red Moon (1994), Life Blood (1995),
and Peacemaker's Journey (2000). ...
