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Event to feature panel discussion, Native American performances and spotlight on new Native American Music GRAMMY® category.

MIAMI BEACH, FL - The Florida Chapter of the Recording Academy will host a reception and panel discussion entitled The State of Native American Music on Thursday, January 25, 2001 in recognition of the establishment of the new Native American Music GRAMMY category. The event will feature Native American art, music and dance and a discussion exploring the current state of Native American music and future of this vibrant musical genre. Performances will include Native American flute player Carlos Nakai, Latin GRAMMY® Nominee Nestor Torres, S.O.A.R. recording artists Tiger Tiger, Native American flute player Sonny Nevaquaya and Native American dancers.

Performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Recording Academy information session and the panel presentation. Panelists will include Torres, Nakai, Tom Bee (President of Sound of America Records), and Ellen Bello (President of the Native American Music Association). Neil Crilly, Executive Director of the Florida Chapter of the Recording Academy will also make comments. The event is hosted by Chief James Billie and the Seminole Tribe of Florida and also supported by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. (the Recording Academy) is a non-profit organization of more than 17,000 musicians, producers, and other recording professionals. The Recording Academy is also responsible for numerous groundbreaking outreach programs involving education, human services and cultural enrichment.

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WHEN:
Thursday, January 25, 6:30-10 p.m.
(Panel presentation: 7:00 p.m.)

WHERE:
Seminole Ocalee Indian Village and Museum
5845 State Road 7, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

CONTACT:
Neil Crilly - Florida Chapter of the Recording
Academy, phone: 305-672-4060