Nahko and Medicine for the People

Nahko and Medicine for the People is an American world music musical collective[1] formed in 2008.[2] The five member group is headed by frontman Nahko Bear and their music is a fusion of various cultural musical influences.[2]

Members

Frontman Nahko Bear

Nahko Bear is an American musician. He was born in Portland, Oregon. He has a mixed ethnic background which includes Apache, Puerto Rican, and Filipino descent. He began playing piano at age six. His creative inspiration is the desire to bridge cultural gaps.[3]

Other members

Other members of the collective include:[4]

Past members include:

Tours and festivals

Nahko and Medicine for the People has toured with Michael Franti, Trevor Hall, Xavier Rudd, and SOJA.[3] Nahko Bear has also performed duos with Leah Song of Rising Appalachia.[5][6]

The band has performed at the following music festivals:[3][4]

Resonance Music and Arts Festival

Record charts

Discography

Music videos

References

  1. ↑ "Mission". Nahko.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  2. 1 2 Garcia, David (March 5, 2015). "Nahko and Medicine for the People is Empowering Earth Music". OCWeekly.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  3. 1 2 3 D’Angleo, Chris (February 20, 2015). "Nahko: Medicinal music". TheGardenIsland.com (The Garden Island). Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Hucka, TJ. "Nahko and Medicine For The People". LifeIsBeautiful.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  5. ↑ Nahko Bear & Leah Song "Black As Night" Unplugged in the Streets of Portland, ME. YouTube (Video). July 25, 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  6. ↑ Bliss, Terri. "Nahko Bear & Leah Song". YouTube. Retrieved 2015-03-19.

Further reading

Reviews

External links


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