Arigon Starr

Arigon Starr
Occupation(s) Singer, actor, writer
Website www.arigonstarr.com

Arigon Starr is a Kickapoo singer, actor, and comic book writer, who is known for her one-woman shows. Starr is a member of the Kickapoo-Creek nation. She won the NAMA Native American Music Awards for Best Independent Recording in 1999.[1][2]

She is the first Native American woman to have her own record label: “Wacky Productions.”

In 2007, Arigon wrote a ten-part radio comedy series for the Native Radio Theater Project and Native Voices at the Autry. The show was directed by William Dufris, in productions of Joseph A. Dandurand, and on Aboriginal Voices radio.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Brian Wright-McLeod The Encyclopedia of Native Music: More Than a Century of ... - - 2005 Page 48-"Arigon Starr— (Kickapoo-Creek) Pop/ Rock Lineup: Arigon Starr, lead vocals/guitar; Nick Peters (Luiseno), drums; Gay Wahpecome (Kickapoo-Creek), backup vocals/flute/percussion; Bil Schnobrich, bass. This Los Angeles-based singer- songwriter described her music as Native American alternapop mixed with Indian glam and Native pride. Peppered with sharp humor ... NAMA Award for Best Independent Recording, 1999. "
  2. ↑ Daniel S. Murphree Native America - 2012 Page 946 "Arigon Starr (Kickapoo), a multitalented playwright, performance artist, musician, songwriter, author, and artist, has received national acclaim for her eclectic one-woman shows. Writer, producer, and filmmaker Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Creek) ..."
  3. ↑ Billboard - 15 Jul 2000 - Page 36 ""Wind Up," the independently released album from Kickapoo vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Arigon Starr, is another conspicuous example of excellence among female Native American artists. While her compelling original material ..."
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