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MARCH 1, 2001

Tom Bee, the Native music producer who won the first GRAMMY recognizing Native American music, told The Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday that everyone should "chill out" and not expect the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to create additional categories honoring Indian artists.

Bee also said he was the only one who first started the campaign to get Native music recognized by the Academy. He said other people are just trying to get on the bandwagon now.

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The Winner:
Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow - Various Artists (SOAR)

The Other Nominees:
Tribute To The Elders - The Black Lodge Singers (Canyon)
Cheyenne Nation - Joseph Fire Crow (Makoche)
Veterans Songs - Lakota Thunder (Makoche)
Peacemaker's Journey - Joanne Shenandoah (Silverwave)

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Grammy Winner Waged 10-Year Campaign (The Albuquerque Journal 3/1)

Relevant Links:
The GRAMMYs - www.grammy.com
Gathering of Nations - www.gatheringofnations.com

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