Joanne Shenandoah

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Joanne Shenandoah (Born: June 23, 1957 – Died: November 22, 2021) was a Native American singer, composer and acoustic guitarist based in the United States. She was a citizen of the Oneida Indian Nation, Wolf clan, based in New York. The Oneida are part of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy). Her music is a combination of traditional songs and melodies with a blend of instrumentation. Joanne Shenandoah is one of "America's most celebrated and critically acclaimed Native American musicians of her time", Associated Press. A Grammy and multiple award winner, she is considered an Ambassador of Peace. "Joanne Shenandoah is one of the finest attributes to Native American Music and Culture." Neil Young "She weaves you into a trance with her beautiful Iroquois chants and wraps her voice around you like a warm blanket on a cool winter's night," Robbie Robertson. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Associated Press, Neil Young, Robbie Robertson