Tuesday, January 18 - Music Maker: Gerald Primeaux, Sr “A Tradition Continues” (Listen in RealAudio…)
Gerald Primeaux, Sr. comes from a long line of singers. For five generations his family have composed songs and shared them with family and tribal members. Now this Dakota man is carrying on the family tradition with some music of his own. A lifelong member of the Native American Church, Gerald creates and sings Peyote songs. His CD, “A Tradition Continues… Harmonized Peyote Songs,” is his fourth CD.

Friday, February 11 - Music Maker: The 47th Annual Grammy Awards & Native Nominees:
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This is the fifth time in as many years that a Grammy will be handed out for the Best Native American Recording at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. This year five Native singers or groups are up for the award. Several of them have been nominated before. Will this be their lucky year? Will Native America be keeping an eye on the Grammy’s for any derogatory behavior like what was seen last year by one performing group? Guests are Terry Wildman, Lead Singer, Songwriter, and Musician/Rain Song: Rising Song, Mary Youngblood, Grammy Award Winner/ Feed the Fire, and George Toya, Singer and Manager/ Black Eagle: Straight Up Northern.

Friday, March 18 - Music Maker: Hawaiian “Slack-Key Guitar Vo. II:”
This year Native Hawaiians celebrated the addition of a Hawaiian music category to the prestigious Grammy Awards. The ceremony was held last month in Los Angeles and the album, “Slack-Key Guitar Vol. II,” won the first award given out to the, “Best Hawaiian Music Album.” It’s a compilation of various Hawaiian musicians and is our choice for our March Music Maker Edition. Join us for the sounds of Hawaii from this Grammy winning album. Guests are Charles Michael Brotman, Producer/Palm Records, Jeff Peterson (Native Hawaiian), Musician, and Sonny Lim (Native Hawaiin), Musician.

Thursday, April 14 - Music Maker: Martha Redbone:
Just a few years ago Martha Redbone splashed onto the music scene with her funky, soulful sounds blended with a touch of Native rhythms. Her second album, “Skintalk,” is packed with songs whose lyrics speak of beauty, racism and the war on terror among other themes. Raised in Brooklyn she reconnected with her Native roots. Her mother is Blackfeet, Shawnee, Choctaw and Lumbee. Martha is finding her own voice in the music world. Her album, “Skintalk,” is our Music Maker edition for April.

Friday, May 13 - Music Maker: Phillip Whiteman, Jr. “Spirit Seeker:” (Listen in RealAudio…)
Phillip Whiteman, Jr. is a champion rodeo bronco rider, a traditional Native storyteller, a horse trainer and a long-time Grass dancer, but this is his first entrance into a recording studio. His CD, “Spirit Seeker,” offers both traditional Northern Cheyenne singing as well as storytelling. His CD is our Music Maker for the month of May.

Friday, June 24 - Music Maker: Carlos Reynosa, “For The People:” (Listen in RealAudio…)
Singing has always been a part of life for Carlos Reynosa. He says he wrote his first song when he was eight-years-old! He sang in school choirs and started his professional singing career by the time he was 17. Today, many bands and CD’s later, he’s releasing his latest album, “For the People.” It’s the first recording since the birth of his son and the music reflects his happiness in being a father. His music also reflects his mixed heritage of Cherokee, Yaqui, Mexican, Irish, French and German descent. The album is a combination of contemporary tunes as well as Native flute. Carlos Reynosa is our June Music Maker.

Friday, July 22 - Music Maker: Randy Wood, “Our Love Will Never Die:” (Listen in RealAudio…)
Randy Wood’s first venture into the world of recording music was less than three years ago. That first release made quite an impression and he received a GRAMMY nomination in the U.S. and a JUNO nomination in Canada. Since then he’s added three more CD’s. His latest one, “Our Love Will Never Die,” is a collection of lullabies and love songs arranged to a Round Dance rhythm. Wood is Cree and originally from Saddle Lake First Nation in Alberta Canada. He’s our July Music Maker.

Wednesday, August 24 - Music Maker: Ardijah “Journey”: (Listen in RealAudio…)
From the other side of the world comes music from the Maori people. The group Ardijah first wowed audiences in 1988. Since then they’ve toured the world, made more CD’s, and developed their unique sound. They’re currently touring the U.S. with their new CD, “Journey.” Ardijah is our Music Maker guests for the month of August.

Friday, September 16 - Music Maker: Black Lodge:
The singers from the drum group, “Black Lodge” are at it again! They’re releasing a second CD called "More Kids' Pow Wow Songs." It's filled with pow wow songs for children of all ages! From Sponge Bob Square Pants to Elmo’s World, they cover the kids’ scene with their new tunes. Black Lodge is our Music Maker group for the month of September. Guests include Kenny Scabby Robe (Blackfeet), Leader Singer, Algin Scabby Robe (Yakima & Blackfeet), Singer/ Black Lodge and Irwin Scabby Robe (Yakima & Blackfeet), Singer/ Black Lodge.

Friday, October 21 - Music Maker: Peacemaker's Lullaby:
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Five years ago ElizaBeth Hill began learning the Mohawk language so she could share it with her grandchildren. She has reconnected with her tribal roots and now composes music with the help of tribal elders. She intertwines the Kanienkeha:ka (Mohawk) language with music to share the history of her people. Her CD, “Peacemaker’s Lullaby,” is recorded in the Mohawk language. It’s our Music Maker edition for the month of October and ElizaBeth Hill is our guest.

Friday, November 18 - Music Maker: Tiger Tiger:
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Two brothers are rocking the music world with their new CD entitled; “Peace From The Everglades.” Their recording was nominated for Best Pop/Rock Recording for the 7th Annual NAMMY Awards (the Native American Music Awards). One of the songs, Heya, was nominated for Best Song/Single of the Year. Their father instructed the brothers to “use your knowledge of music to promote positive awareness of our people.” The CD is dedicated to the survival of the Miccosukee and Seminole people of Florida. Join us as we talk with Stephen and Lee Tiger (Miccosukee) of the Native Rock n’ Roll group Tiger Tiger.

Thursday, December 15 - Music Maker: “Rhythm of Love”
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Tiinesha Begaye composed her first song at the age of nine while preparing for a Hand Drum contest in Arlee, Montana. Now at the age of 17, she is releasing her first CD. “Rhythm of Love,” has songs composed by this teenager. She’s no stranger to the music world. Her father is Jay Begaye, a veteran singer with his own CDs. Tiinesha sings about her family, friends and her love of sports on her first CD. Tiinesha Begaye is our Music Maker for the month of December.