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]
- Chase Makai (lead guitarist)
- Hope Medford (hand percussion and rhythms)
Tours and festivals
Nahko and Medicine for the People have 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]
- All Good Music Festival
- Bali Spirit Festival (Indonesia)
- Byron Spirit Festival (Australia)
- Common Ground Music Festival
- Electric Forest Festival
- FloydFest
- Life Is Beautiful
- Summer Camp Music Festival
- Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival
Record charts
- Dark As Night (2013)
- No. 4 on the Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart[4]
- No. 6 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart[4]
Discography
- On the Verge (Audio CD). Ingrooves. 2010.[4]
- Dark As Night (Audio CD). INgrooves. 2013.
References
- ↑ "Mission". Nahko.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Garcia, David (March 5, 2015). "Nahko and Medicine for the People is Empowering Earth Music". OCWeekly.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 D’Angleo, Chris (February 20, 2015). "Nahko: Medicinal music". TheGardenIsland.com (The Garden Island). Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Hucka, TJ. "Nahko and Medicine For The People". LifeIsBeautiful.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ↑ Nahko Bear & Leah Song "Black As Night" Unplugged in the Streets of Portland, ME. YouTube (Video). July 25, 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ↑ Bliss, Terri. "Nahko Bear & Leah Song". YouTube. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
Further reading
- Reviews
- Salrin, Ellie (September 29, 2014). "[REVIEW] ARISE: A look at the future of sustainable festival culture". The UNTZ. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- Weiss, Brian (October 6, 2014). "Review: Nahko, Medicine for the People". NUVO. Retrieved 2015-03-19.