BIO INFORMATION
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Dennis Yerry
composer, arranger, Native American flutes, keyboards, percussion Dennis Yerry is a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) composer and the founder of The Hawk Project. He was musical director, composer and performer for the American Indian Dance Theatre; for the theatrical production of Black Elk Speaks in Denver,CO and L.A.; and the Native American Day of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC. He is featured in the Ken Burn's documentaries, Lewis and Clark and The West as well as other film, TV and CD credits. For more complete bio in .pdf format Click here
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Ken Littlehawk
composer, actor, Native American flutes, storytelling, percussion and vocals Ken Littlehawk is a Native American of Micmac and Mohawk heritage. Ken is a talented musician and storyteller who shares his gifts from the heart with children and audiences of all ages. He performs at schools, hospitals, senior centers and for the homeless. Littlehawk appeared in the Denver and L.A. productions of Black Elk Speaks. He also starred as Chief Joseph in the play Indians at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ. Ken's television and film credits include The West, Land of the Eagle, The Boy and the Woman Bear and The Inheritance. He has just recently been nominated by the Native American Music Awards for the best Children's recording of the year!!! |
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Gus Mancini
composer, producer, alto saxophone, bass clarinet and keyboards Gus Mancini's musical background spans the genres of jazz, free improvisation, avant garde, world music, children's music and every once in a while he writes a symphony. He has produced various recordings including Breath of the Ancients, Song for Transformation, and Shooting Star Express. |
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Steve Rust
composer, upright bass, electric bass Steve Rust has played and recorded with Paul Simon, Natalie Merchant, Hubert Laws and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. |
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Ken Lovelett
composer, percussionist Ken Lovelett creates his own percussion and sound instruments. He has performed with James and Livingston Taylor, David Bromberg, Karl Berger, Joe Beck, Lou Soloff, Warren Bernhardt and the Memphis Symphony. |
