Native Americans

Louis Ballard, the ‘Father’ of Native American Composers, Hasn’t Gotten His Due

Louis W. Ballard paved the way for a booming generation of artists. But his works have been too little performed and recorded.

By Zachary Woolfe

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In Santa Fe, Native American Jewelry Has a Showcase

All year long, makers sell their creations on the portal at the historic Palace of the Governors.

By Minesh Bacrania for The New York Times

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Jesse Ed Davis Was Rock Heroes’ Secret Weapon. And a Mystery.

The Native American guitarist graced records by Bob Dylan and John Lennon, but fell to addiction in 1988. A new book and exhibit are telling his story.

By Bob Mehr

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The Musician Building the Great Native American Songbook

Tim Long, a pianist, conductor and teacher, conceived his project to fill a cultural need: “There is no repertoire like this in existence.”

By Zachary Woolfe