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BIOGRAPHY

Arlie is Dine' (Navajo), born within the Dine' Nation of New Mexico. His Dine' name is Hataali Chee,"Red Singer", and his vocal and native flute music is noted for it's melodic and soulful style. He is well known throughout the Indian Nations for his performance, composition and knowledge of traditional music. Arlie has won many awards and has just completed his first solo release, Rain or Shine. His band, Songcatchers, album, Dreaming in Color was awarded the First Americans in the Arts; Outstanding Musical Achievement for 1994. His composition and performance, Round Dance, was featured on the 1995 Grammy Award winning Prayer for the Wild Things; by Paul Winter and the Earth Band. He started his own Internet music business; Rainbow Walker Music, in the winter of 1995. Currently he is working on producing Native Music concerts in the Pacific NW. He was selected to be the musical director for the new Oregon Trail Pageant play set for debut, summer 1998. He will be collaborating with the Portland Symphony this fall 1999.

AWARDS

• First American in the Arts; Outstanding Musical Achievement, 1994. Songcatchers; Dreaming in Color, A&M/Horizon Records.
• 1995 Grammy Winner; Featured Artist, Prayer for the Wild Things, written and produced by Paul Winter.
• Singing Champions; White Eagle Singers. Winners of numerous singing championships, too many to list, all over the US and Canada.

Owner; Rainbow Walker Productions, 1995-present

An internet based business specializing in the sale, information, and promotion of North American Native Music through the World Wide Web. Built his own website from scratch and now has customers throughout the globe. Writes articles on history, traditions, and spirituality of Native Music. Provides technical assistance, soundtracks, and scores for recording, video, theatre and film projects. Identifies and locates Native Music talent for the same.

• Arlie is one of 4 Portland musicians chosen to write music for the Portland Symphony's avant garde chamber ensemble, Third Angle, to be performed November 1999.
• On the concert front he is co-producing the Native Music concert stage of the Painted Sky Music and Arts Festival, set for Summer, 1999 in Portland, OR.
• August 1997; Composer, musician, consultant for Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre production of Bridge of the Gods.
• June 1997; Composer, musician, University of Oklahoma Native American Health Promotion Aerobics Fitness Music.
• 1997-98; Musical Director; Oregon Trail Pageant’s new production. Responsible for composition and arrangement of music for theatrical production. Advising producers on proper cultural protocol and traditions to enhance the collaborative process. Oregon City, OR.
• February, 1997, composed and recorded music for Grande Ronde Tribe's Spirit Mountain Casino TV advertisement which aired on major local networks.
• 1997-98 Arlie appeared in and Rainbow Walker Productions was featured on a national TV ad for AT&T Worldnet, both a 60 second spot and 30 minute infomercial.

Since moving to Portland in 1994, Arlie has been sharing his music and cultural knowledge with the local community and schools through performances, workshops and assemblies. His latest projects include;

• Native Traditional Flute class, October 1997, Vancouver, WA School District
• Lena Taku Washte Native Art Opening; Portland Art Museum; July 1997
• Fabric of Life Aids Annual Benefit; Portland Art Museum; July 1997
• Raven Wind Singers; multicultural singing group, Portland, OR, Winter 1996-97
• Powwow Singing and Drum Traditions Class, Vancouver, WA School District, Winter 1996-97
• Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians Annual Art Auction; Winter 1996

White Eagle Singers, powwow singers for life. International native powwow singing champions, awards too numerous to list. Their music is heard all over North America, and they remain a strong influence in the creation and development of the Music of the Native People.

• September 1999; Arlie will be the Head Northern Original Style Judge and the White Eagles will be Host Drum at the 1999 Schemetzin Days World Class Singing Championships.
• September 1998; Top Ten finishers in both the Northern Original contest at the 1998 Schemetzin Days World Class Singing Championships.
• September 1997; Top Ten finishers in both the Northern Original and Hand-Drum singing contest at the 1997 Schemetzin Days World Class Singing Championships.

Songcatchers, a pop/rock and traditional band. A musical collaboration between Arlie Neskahi, Lara Lavi, Mark Cardenas and Charles Neville. Their debut album "Dreaming in Color" released summer of 1994 on A&M Records, has won numerous awards including the First American in the Arts; Outstanding Musical Achievement Award, 1994.

Recording Artist 1984 - present

Arlie has just completed his first solo release, Rain or Shine, Rainbow Walker Productions, 1999. With Canyon Records, Phoenix, AZ he has six albums of intertribal pow-wow music recorded. Round Dance, was featured on the Paul Winter & The Earth Band's, Prayer for the Wild Things. White Eagle Singers, Vol III chosen for the Library of Congress Preferred Listening List, 1988.

Composer/Musician 1990 – 1997

• Bridge of the Gods, Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, Vancouver, WA, August 1997
• Oregon Trail Pageant Drama, Oregon City, OR, to debut summer 1998.
• Back to the Blanket by Gary Hill. Directed by Roberta Levitow, Denver Center Theatre Company, Denver, CO.
• Independence of Eddie Rose by Bill Yellow Robe. Directed by Tim Bond, Group Theatre Company, Seattle WA.

American Indian Dance Theatre Company, New York City. Responsible for direction and performance of traditional music for dance production. Also was company lead singer and soloist. Toured Japan, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and 2 US tours of the West and East Coasts.

Educator/Presenter 1980 - present

Universities and Colleges; Elementary and Secondary Schools; Teacher of traditional style, vocal coach, musical traditions; Conference and Banquet presentations; Multicultural educator and trainer

REFERENCES

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