HECETU ALO    (I Say This)

Name:     

Thanks for the airplay, spread the news and vote, thanks!

Sir Harrison - AZ
 

I think the talented Sir Harrison is reminding listeners

 to vote for their favorite N8V artists at the Native American

Music Awards site which you can do by clicking here.

Sir Harrison is nominated ... as is the also very

giftted Jason Chamakese (see below) ... so ... ya know ...

take a few minutes and make your voice heard!

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Hey Arlie...I'm so thankful to you for featuring my music

on your program, I look forward to submitting more

material to your program in the future...

thanks again, and many blessings to you.

 www.myspace.com/jasonchamakese

Jason Chamakese - Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan
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I recently purchased a new car through GM and have 'stumbled'

onto your program on XM satellite radio and I LOVE IT. As a First Nations/Native American, I am VERY PROUD to know that this program is being offered!  My 18 year old daughter loves this program too! We will jump in the car, go pick up my mom and drive around for an hour just to listen to your program! Keep up the awesome work! It is great to see a Native American woman
succeeding!  'CHEN KWEN MANTUMI' Skxwumish Uxwumixw for 'My hands go up to you'

     Rose - British Columbia, Canada

 

Chii Miigwetch  for your encouraging words, Rose!  It is such an honor for me to have the opportunity to present our

varied (and many!)  First Nations cultures in a good way

through music, a medium that speaks to every heart!

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play time too short 1HR, what would it take to get more air time?

A. Lopez - Texas

 

Ya know, I get asked that a lot. If you'd like to hear more Hand Of Grandfather, you'll have to contact the folks at XM and let 'em know how ya feel about the show ... You can send an email to the Program Director at XM's Fine Tuning --- just click here 
Props to y'all in Texas for listening!

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Your Christmas show was the best Christmas music I've heard anywhere. Your show makes XM worth every penny of it. Who is the artist and what is the title of your Theme song. I know you have played it but I missed it. Thanks for another great year of music.

Jeff Johnston - Parowan, Utah

 

Jeff ... thanks so much for your encouraging words! The song segments you hear at the opening and close of Hand Of Grandfather is  called Msit Nokamaq which means 'All My Relations' in the Mi'kmaq language.  You can find this song on the CD Mawio'mi from one of my favorite groups, Medicine Dream.

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The Christmas program was wonderful. Being a retired church musician I enjoyed the different renditions of the Christmas Carols.  Oh, loved "The Twelve Days of  Christmas" too.. lol..
  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year... to you and your family!!!

Mele Kaliki Maka    Maka Hiki Hou  

Mary Lou Maxwell-Ornellas - Fleming, Colorado

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I'm a war veteran from Somalia...and I love that song,

Machine Gun Sons, from Dwayne Pamajewon - Patriotism. 

Can you kindly play it for me please.  This is for all

my battle buddies!!!  Btw, I love your station.

 Brian Wilmot - Rhode Island
 
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I enjoyed the blues sessions of music you presented.

I try to listen to your programs when I stay up
later. I enjoy every bit of it. Good job!

Layne Mike - New Mexico

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Great music!! Heard it for the first time and enjoyed it. ;-)

just wish it was on 24/7 and  365 days a year.

Cyah - Dine' Nation, New Mexico

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You need your own channel.  It would be nice to hear all

the Native American music 24/7.

Kim Huling - Texas

 

Kim, let the folks at XM know how you feel!

You can contact them at

 http://www.xmradio.com/contact_us/contact_us.jsp
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Thanks a whole lot for playing my music on your show,

I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I enjoy making it!!

Also if ya feel like it, vote for me as songwriter of the year  for
Native american music awards 2007 award show in October

 General public voting on  www.votenative.com
Glen Ahhaitty - Oklahoma

 

It's an honor, Mr. Ahhaitty!

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Where's the 'Wise Old Man' song by

Dwayne Pamajewon - Patriotism CD

Steve Beausoleil - New York

 

You're right, Steve ... it's been too long since

I played that one... so look for it on upcoming show #160 ...

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Hey Arlie, listen to your show all the time and really enjoy it.

Fell in love with Jimmy Lee Young's "Apache" the other night!

Have to get it! Keep up the good work.

Starfire - Indiana

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Hi again Arlie, At the end of last nights program I was so

excited when I heard you announce, Iz, and the Birthright of the Hawaiian Nation.. I called my husband to come quick and listen.

He did, with tears in his eyes.. Born and raised on Maui , family

still there, it brought back memories to him.  We have a lot of Iz's songs on our I tunes... and just enjoy them so much. 

My mom always said , " the good die young", as did Iz...

Such a great loss to the Hawaiian culture..
    Mahalo and aloha....

Mary lou and Harold Ornellas - Colorado

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BlackRaven - Nominated For "Debut Group Of The Year" & Daniel Hicks for "Native Heart" at the Native American Music Awards 2007!
The Native American Music Awards Online Voting Now Open! Thank You to all finalists in the Ninth Annual Native American Music Awards.  National voting will be open to

both Advisory Board members and the general public.

Check NAMA's website for more details on voting.
To Vote Go To: www.votenative.com
BLACKRAVEN'S Debut Release "FIRST FLIGHT" - Contemporary Indigenous Flute Music - Featuring: Daniel Hicks & Charles Button. With special appearances by: Will Clipman & Aaron White.
POST A COMMENT ON NAMA's WEBSITE TO SUPPORT BLACKRAVEN!
Thank you very much,

Daniel Hicks - Flutist for BlackRaven 

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Hi, just wanted to touch base to update you on our group,

Brule & AIRO.  We just finished  2 concerts for Reconciliation of

the Cultures that were filmed for PBS on July 13 & 14 at
Mt Rushmore.  Mt Rushmore staff said these concerts drew in record crowds over 5,000 on Friday and over 6,000 on Saturday. 
We just received exciting news from the Native American Music Awards: Brule & AIRO are nominated in 5 categories for "Silent Star Night" & "Kinship" (Artist of the Year; Duo or Group of the Year; Best Instrumental; Best New Age and Record of the Year)

Voting begins today at  www.votenative.com

Kathy Summers LaRoche

 

This message actually came in as a private message from the LaRoche family but I wanted to share it with you for a couple of reasons ... First, wanted you to know about the upcoming

PBS presentation of  'Reconciliation of the Cultures',

Watch  for it on your local PBS channel.

And second, voting is happening now at the Native American Music Awards .... and if you've been listening to Hand Of Grandfather for a while, you'll know who to vote for ... so go to www.votenative.com and cast your vote for your favorite First Nations artists!

*handshake*

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 Last night, August 5,was one of the most inspiring programs you have ever done.. In my opinion. It brought me back

to my Celtic roots. With words so meaningful and

melodys that brought tears to my eyes.. Thank you ...
As my husband says, in his Native tongue.. Maholo... aloha

Mary lou Maxwell-Ornellas - Colorado
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XM should devote a channel to The First Nations.. 

not just 1 hour a week.. let it be..

Owlshadow - Arkansas

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I LOVE Hand of Grandfather!!! I like when you play the native

drums. Our Lenapè Village of  the Whispering Wolves has a great drum although they do not have any recordings. They are good! Wish XM would have you on for more than just twice a week

and for ONLY 1 hour! How about a whole channel for Hand of Grandfather.  ALL Native American music ALL the time!! 
Aho!!

Whitedove - Pennsylvania

 

Aniin, Whitedove ... thanks so much for your kind and

encouraging words! Just want to let you know that a Special Edition of Hand Of Grandfather is coming up that you may really enjoy ... per a listener request ... Program #149 features only powwow and tradish music ... should be hitting the XM airwaves about mid-August so keep your ears peeled for HOG #149!

*handshake*

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That 'red nations - all blues hour' was so great! Sir Harrison and

the Blues Kings were just vish! Do it again, woman!

Albert R. - South Dakota

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Arlie, great stuff, need more, more, more ...loved the

"all blues" show.  We're on the road again and can't wait

for Fridays and Sundays. Love,

Mary & Martin - Inman, South Carolina

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The Hand of Grandfather is evident in His namesake.  I'm sure you feel His touch, just as we who listen do, as well.  Thank you for sharing this world. In turn, I want to share this with you:
Just finished "Thirteen Moons", by Charles Frazier, a novel dealing with the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina, before the white settlers, the trail of tears, and those Cherokee who stayed.  Beautifully written.  Best read since "Black Elk Speaks"  I recommend it.

The Wayfairer - North Carolina

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Hello, I recently came across your show on XM and I'm hooked! I found it beautiful and inspiring- the music literally gave me chills.

I, too, would like to hear more- I will let XM know. Thanks!
Amy - Michigan

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I love your show, I look forward to your show,  just wish

XM would have you on longer than an hour.

The variety of music is awesome. Keep up the great work.
Donna DeVeau - Houston, TX

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I just heard the show for the first time and enjoyed it very much! After hearing you talk about the art work of Bunky Echo-Hawk, I had to take a look. I would like to thank you both for presenting all of the native artists (musical and visual).  And I agree with you that

Bunky has a keen sense of humor.
Steve - Washington

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 Arlie, truly love and enjoy your show. Wish I could hear the show more often. Especially the Buffy songs. Glad to read the explanation of what Hand of Grandfather means.
Taraleean - Colorado
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Happy day, all. Hands up for everything. May your spirits be strong and you be provided for. Thank you for being here for everyone.

I hope many more will find you to listen to.

Katherine J. Ward - Washington
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I listen to your show every week and enjoy it very much.

I just wish it was longer because to me one hour is too short.

Keep up the good work and I'll keep listening.
  
Jeffrey Gray - New Mexico

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As a truck driver listening to your program is great. My wife and I listen to your show and the repeat show every week we are

on the road. We just wish XM would give you

more air time. Keep up the good work.
 
Mary & Martin - South Carolina
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Great music. I wish the show could be longer but at least

native music has made it on XM. Thank you for

following your dreams. From a past friend in Dulce.

 Jason T. Vigil - New Mexico

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Oh my goodness, Jason ... of course, I remember you!  

Well, I only have one  friend in Dulce, NM! *grin*

Thank you for your sweet words and your support and

I hope good things are always coming your way also!

*handshake*

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Thank you for your hard work each week playing this great music. 

I listen to you every week and I have my own web site for my

families genealogy and I have you there so people can link to you so they too can enjoy this.  Please never stop.

Roaming Buffalo -  Georgia

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He' Arlie, Hello from the Eastern Woodlands

(sadly more concrete and blacktop now, it seems)

Anyway, it is great to hear your show! And a big...

Thank you (WANISHI) for playing Spirit Wing's music.

Barry Lee - Pennsylvania

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Need to air more often.

Shawn - Ohio

 

Thanks for the encouragement, Shawn!

(I'm guessing you mean more airtime for Hand Of Grandfather,

not airing myself more often... ha ha!) That decision would be made by the nice people at XM so feel free to put the friendly pressure on!

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My wife and I love your program on XM on Friday nights. We are in Southern Utah in the winter but also listen to you on XM in the summer in Northern Minnesota. You have a great mix and a good flow in your Programming. My only problem with the show is it's too short. Could you add a hour? Hey you're on Indian time so just don't end it so early. Thanks for the great evening.  

Jeff - Utah

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Excellent program Arlie.  I listen every week. 
I also can

catch some excellent Native American programming on

our local Jicarilla Apache Nation station. 

Ralph Hamilton - New Mexico

 

Thank you very much, Ralph! You're lucky to have local NDN programming nearby... One of my favorite stations is KILI in South Dakota but I can only get it when I go up that direction!

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I had the pleasure of stumbling onto your program last evening.

I was spellbound by the flute as it spoke to my heart.

Teresa - Texas

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O'siyo! Hi Arlie. I listen to your show while I'm on the road.

Just wish ya had more air time. I'm mixed blood, Algonquin/French. Anyway, great show sister. Blessings.

Donna - Texas

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We love your program here in Northern Alabama , where I imagine

all the time that the spirits of the ancestors speak.  Best wishes.

Darlene - Alabama
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Hey Arlie - love the show...Beautiful music; from your people

in Atlanta, GA - ATL! It's nice to feel home again...

Talisa - Georgia

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Hello there once again. This week's show was great.

The only thing better than a hand of grandfather show is a 2 hour special. Thank you for making it possible to hear your show.  

A faithful listener, MIIGWETCH!

John - Texas

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I happened on to your show, great.

It struck a chord I had not known existed.

Viggo Jensen - California

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Thank you so much for playing "Aweagon!" It was very

exciting to know that it was worldwide--

I appreciate you honoring the request. Wa-do!

Marianne Broyles - New Mexico

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  I caught Hand of Grandfather show #66, thanks for including Aweagon. The show was great from beginning to end,

count me in as a regular listener.

John Timothy - Oklahoma

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Another great show with great selections,

I wish Hand of Grandfather was on 24/7.

Jessi - New Mexico

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i like the music native indians. i (have?) many cd ed lee natay,

black lodge singers robert tree cody, cornel pewewardy;

sorry my english is not good

Maryline - France
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We're proud to be part of your show!

Thanks for putting us out there.
Chris Young (w/ Cannes Brulees) - Louisiana
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 Appreciate you for getting the Native voice out there. We made

the finals for this year Grammys but did not get nominated.

Maybe next year...  Keep on jammin...

Nino Reyos - Utah

 

Nino put out a great CD with Redhawk 'The Songs Remember'... Congrats on making Grammy finals!!
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Just checking out your site. Lookin' good!

Martin Knifechief - Colorado

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I love the Hand of Grandfather show. I did notice on the

playlist a couple of well known flute players are

"$elf declared" and not affiliated with any tribe.
(Doug Blue Feather and Doug $potted Eagle, AKA Doug Wallentine)

B. Harjo - Oklahoma

 

Douglas Blue Feather does affiliate himself with the Cherokee Nation and my general rule is to play tribally 'affiliated', not necessarily 'enrolled'... and you are absolutely correct in regards to Mr. Spotted Eagle. The only times I have ever played his music is when it involved another affiliated artist (ex. "The Beauty Way' with James Bilagody)... While there is a place in the world for 'Native Heart' music (non-Indian persons playing 'Native Style' music), it is my intention to make HOG a place to promote only the efforts of indigenous musicians.  Thank you for listening (and I don't mind being watch-dogged or being corrected... if you see something else that looks or sounds questionable, let me know!)

~Arlie

P.S. Love the  dollar sign in '$elf-declared'!

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Arlie...Hau Kola....From all of us at Oyate Music Recordings...congrats on a GREAT show and website! New music is coming your way from Oyate Music! Keep up the good work! Mitakuye Oyasin (we are all related)

Tony Palmer / President - Oyate - New Mexico

www.oyatemusic.com

 

Oyate honored Hand Of Grandfather as the

'Site Of The Month' in December.

You can see it here:  

http://www.oyatemusic.com/Native_American_Music/site-o-da-month-page.htm

Miigwech, Tony!

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hand of grandfather is the bomba!

Sigangu Sun - Colorado
http://www.gwtc.net/~robbova/lakotas/lakotaempirefreemp3download.htm
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Your show really was cool! I just love your mix of music,

had no idea native american music was this diverse!
Sally Hefernan - Pennsylvania
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Good to hear Hand Of Grandfather on the air!  Buffy is around playing Canadian & US dates. To check out what she is up to

you can go to  http://www.paquinentertainment.com

Wayne Lavallee - Vancouver, B.C

 

This is a different link than I have listed on the Artists' Links page but will leave it here in case this one is better!

BTW, Wayne Lavallee is also an Indigenous entertainer

and has some pretty good chops himself !

Listen for Wayne on Hand Of Grandfather!      

~Arlie

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Thank you for an excellent program. We are encouraged by your production and hope that XM Radio will soon have a channel dedicated to programming like yours, full time.
The Rhemann's - Confederated Salish & Kootenai Nation

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Arlie, your web site is great!! faithfully listen to your show every weekend. Can you let us know what Hand of Grandfather means?
Ed Paton - Washington

 

Hi, Ed! So good to hear from you!!  To answer your question, the Lakota refer to Creator as Tunkasila (Toong-KAH-shee-lah)

which means Grandfather. The name Hand Of Grandfather

refers to the touch of the Creator in all things...  

I feel this touch in many, many ways but most often when I hear music... and hope that HOG listeners do too!    

~Arlie

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Custer's Last Thought by Bunky Echo-Hawk

 

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