I am often asked about Native American / First Nations composers and performers. Below is a list of Native artists to help you in your efforts to bring equity to the performing arts.

Dawn Avery - Performer / Composer

Raven Chacon - Performer / Composer

Connor Chee - Performer / Composer

Marie Clements - Filmmaker / Director / Writer / Playwright / Producer

Melody Courage - Performer

Ian Cusson - Composer

Brent Michael Davids - Composer

Eric Gansworth - Poet

Joy Harjo - 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States

Sterlin Harjo - Filmmaker / Director / Writer / Producer

Marion Newman - Performer / Dramaturg

Laura Ortman - Performer / Composer

Martha Redbone - Performer / Composer

Arigon Starr - Writer / Artist / Musician

Jerod Tate - Composer

Rhiana Yazzie - Playwright / Filmmaker / Director / Performer / Producer