Grammy Winner Joanne Shenandoah to Perform at NMAI in New York

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Grammy Winner Joanne Shenandoah-Oneida

New York - The National Museum of the American Indian venues in New York and Washington are featuring holiday shopping at Art Markets this weekend, December 3 and 4.

In New York, Grammy winner Joanne Shenandoah, Oneida, will provide special performances on both days at 1:00 and 3:00 pm est. She was awarded a Grammy Award for her part in the album "Sacred Ground." Shenandoah is a member of the Wolf Clan of the Oneida Nation of the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. She combines traditional songs with a blend of contemporary instruments. She has recorded more than 15 albums.

The National Museum of the American Indian Art Market, at both venues, offers one-of-a-kind, handmade, traditional and contemporary items directly from the artisans. More than 35 Native artists from North and South America will participate in this annual weekend market featuring a wide selection of items for purchase including handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculpture.

WHAT:    National Museum of the American Indian Art Market

WHERE:
NMAI-New York
One Bowling Green
New York
and
NMAI-Washington DC
Fourth Street & Independence Avenue
Washington DC

WHEN:
Saturday, December 3
Sunday, December 4

10:00 am - 5 pm est in New York
10:00 am - 5:30 pm est in Washington DC

posted December 3, 2011 6:00 am est