The winners of the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards were announced on Friday, November 12, 2010. The event took place at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino, in Niagara Falls, New York.
The Native American Music Awards, also known as Nammys, celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the American Indian nations.
Artist of the Year
Joseph FireCrow – Face The Music
Record of the Year
Breakin’ Free by Jan Michael Looking Wolf Band
Best Traditional Recording
Rebuilding The Fire by Bo Taylor
Best Pow Wow Recording
Boys Will Be Boyz by The Boyz
Best Waila Recording
Get’n Down by Native Thunder
Best World Music Recording
Remembrance by Gabriel Ayala
Debut Artist of the Year
Victoria Blackie – Wanted Man
Debut Duo or Group of the Year
Dark Water Rising – Dark Water Rising
Best Female Artist
Tinesha Begaye – Horses Are Our Journey
Best Folk Recording
Michael Bucher – Believe
Flutist of the Year
Joseph FireCrow – Face the Music
Group of the Year
Bluedog – Get Up & Get Out
Best Instrumental Recording
Hitchin’ A Ride by Nokie Edwards
Best Male Artist
Jay Begaye – Horses Are Our Journey
Best Native American Church Recording
Dakota Lakota Traditional Church Songs – Sacred Harmonies
Best New Age Recording
Sheila Applegate & Joanne Shenandoah – Enchanted Garden
Best Blues Recording
If That’s All Right With You by Twice As Good
Best Compilation Recording
Walking With the Spirits by Randy McGinnis
Best Pop Recording
We Are by Digging Roots
Best Producer
Frank Waln for Always Ready
Best Rock Recording
Segweh by Segweh
Song/Single Of The Year
“Grandfather” by Windwalker/Wind Spirit Drum
Songwriter Of The Year
Brad Clonch & Jeff Carpenter – Fight For Survival
Best Spoken Word Recording
Stories From The Social Fire by The Story Tellers
Best Music Video
Sacred Warrior by Tom Bee
Native Heart
Tribal Vision by Big City Indians
Best Country Recording
It’s About Time by Shane Yellowbird
Best Gospel/Inspirational Recording
Sacred Fire by Sayani
Best Rap / Hip Hop Recording
Tribal Tribulations by Chase Monchamp/Chase Manhattan
Sacred Warrior Video by Tom Bee
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
