Andrew Vasquez

Andrew Vasquez is a Native American flute player of the Apache tribe. He has released four albums to date, Vasquez, the award winning Wind River, V3: An American Indian, and Togo, all released by Makoché Records.

Biographical details

Vasquez is Kiowa-Apache.[1] His career in entertainment began as a solo Northern Style Traditional dancer with the New York-based American Indian Dance Theater from 1986 to 1991.[2] While on tour, he made a trade for his first flute, and became interested in the instrument. He began to play and was soon creating original compositions.

He was nominated for Native American Music Awards (NAMMY) in 1998 and 1999.[2] In 2000, he won the NAMMY for Best Male Artist.[3] In 2006, he was nominated for Flutist of the Year.[4]

Vasquez lives in Bismarck, North Dakota[5] along his wife, Myra and their family. They have four children and two grandchildren.

Awards

References

  1. ^ Wind River review Retrieved December 13, 2010
  2. ^ a b Andrew Velasquez Retrieved December 13, 2010
  3. ^ "Previous Award Winners" Native American Music Awards, official website. Retrieved December 13, 2010
  4. ^ Megan Romer, "2006 Native American Music Awards" About.com (Apr 17, 2007) Retrieved December 13, 2010
  5. ^ "Andrew Vasquez: An American Indian" Retrieved December 13, 2010