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We have an exciting schedule of new releases planned for 2009 ranging from the latest and greatest pow-wow songs to Native American Church music by some of the leading singers for the peyote ritual to re-issues of classic chicken scratch albums to a new release by R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton and Will Clipman.
Be on the look out for new recordings by Northern Cree, Kevin Yazzie, Bear Creek, Thunderhill, Smith, Toppah & Landry, Lou Gonnie, Elk Soldier, Randy Paskemin, Jay Begaye, Southern Scratch, Glenn Ahhaitty, Sullivan & Day, and many more.
I'm very proud of Canyon's four Grammy nominees this year - Northern Cree, Kevin Yazzie, and Black Lodge in the Best Native American Album, and Will Clipman in the Best New Age Album. I'm also proud of Stephen Butler, Canyon's producer, who was responsible for all four albums. Not many producers, whether working for an independent or major record label, can claim nominations for four different albums in one year!
This month's podcast features Canyon Records' chief engineer (and occasional producer), Jack Miller. Beginning as a very young recording enthusiast in the 1940s, Jack has recorded an amazing array of artists such as Duane Eddy, Henry Mancini, the Rolling Stones to countless others. Arizona's leading music historian and Jack's friend, Johnny D talks with Jack about a career that spans six decades. Click here to listen...
You can take advantage of two permanent sales
promotions: If you purchase four CDs, you receive your choice of any
one of the Voices Across the Canyon series at no charge, or, if you
purchase two cassettes, a third one is free. Check back regularly for
more specials on specific titles and genres.
If you need immediate personal assistance, please call 800-268-1141 (M-F, 8:30 am thru 4:30 pm MST). You can always reach me directly at rdoyle@canyonrecords.com with comments, suggestions or complaints. Your thoughts are always important.
-Robert Doyle, President
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Canyon
Records receives four Grammy nominations
PHOENIX, AZ (December 4, 2008) - The
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) announced the
final nominees for the 51th Annual Grammy Awards, and Canyon Records received four
nominations in two categories. More... |
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Canyon Records receives two Canadian Aboriginal Awards
PHOENIX, AZ (December 5, 2008)- - The 10th Annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards were presented November 23rd, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario where Nothern Cree received two CAMA awards for Red Rock (Best Pow-Wow Album) and Dancin' 'til Sunrise (Best Hand Drum Album). More... |
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Canyon Explorer Series debuts Classical Music Category
Did you know that Native Americans are creating a greater presence for themselves within classical music? Artists like Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate and Canyon’s own R. Carlos Nakai are rising to greater prominence in classical music. This month the Canyon Explorer Series inaugurates a new category called Canyon Explorer: Classical to present classical recordings (this new category will be a sister to our Canyon Explorer: World which features ethnic music from around the world). More... |
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Journey with the Canyon Explorer Series
The Canyon Explorer Series is a new initiative for Canyon Records. Though we've specialized in Native American music for almost 57 years, along the way have added some interesting non-Native albums to our catalog. With the Canyon Explorer Series we'll begin a program of recording and producing traditional and contemporary music from cultures and societies outside of North America, most notably from south Asia and the Indian subcontinent. More... |
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Glen Ahhaitty & Stevie Wonder at DNC in Denver
Canyon Records recording artist Glen Ahhaitty (Kiowa/Commanche of Oklahoma) performed at INVESCO Field in Denver,CO with legendary musician Stevie Wonder, just prior Barack Obama made his acceptance speed for the Democratic presidential nomination. Ahhaitty and other multi-cultural musicians appeared on stage with Wonder, adding drumming to a new song Wonder composed especially for this historic event. Read Glen's first hand account of this life changing experience and see a few shots from the stage. |
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Canyon Records receives Indian Summer Music Award
PHOENIX, AZ (September 8, 2008) - The 5th Annual Indian Summer Music Awards (ISMA) have announced the winners for this year's awards and Canyon Records, of Phoenix, Arizona, has received one award. Northern Cree & Friends won in the Best Traditional Drum category for "Calling All Dancers". More... |
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Canyon Records receives Native American Music Award
PHOENIX, AZ (October 7, 2008) - The Native American Music Awards (NAMA) has announced the winners for the Tenth Annual Awards and Canyon Records received an award for Best Pow-Wow Album- Hear the Beat by the Blackfoot Confederacy. More... |
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The Atrocious Saint release & Christopher Hedge on NPR
Listen to the NPR interview with Christopher Hedge as he discusses his CD, "Andrew Jackson:The Atrocious Saint", a collection of original music for the PBS feature documentary "Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil and the Presidency". To capture the epic events of Jackson's life and presidency (the War of 1812 and the "Trail of Tear's) Hedge collaborated with Canyon Records recording artist R. Carlos Nakai, the premiere Native American flutist. Hedge also collaborated with noted musician David Grisman to capture the American experience from all perspectives. Listen in to hear the full story of how this amazing production came to life. |
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