Blackfire

• country:
  USA
• style(s):
  Punk Traditional
• label:
  tacoho
• artist submitted by:
  Sound of World

BLACKFIRE is a Native American (Diné)
traditionally influenced, high-energy,
politically driven group comprised of two
brothers and their sister. Born into the heart
of a political land dispute area on Black
Mesa in the Navajo Nation, this Family's
powerful music reflects the Hopes,
Freedoms, and Barriers of today's world.

BLACKFIRE's style comprises traditional
Native American, Punk-Rock and
"Alter-Native" with strong sociopolitical
messages about government oppression,
relocation of indigenous people, eco-cide,
genocide, domestic violence and human
rights.

BLACKFIRE played their first show in 1989,
since then they have toured national and
internationally, with countless (literally) U.S.
tours (including a recent stint on the Van's
Warped Tour), 10 European tours, treks to
Canada, Mexico and even twice to the
sub-Saharan deserts of Africa.

BLACKFIRE only plays all ages venues,
whether concerts, festivals or clubs.

BLACKFIRE's independent releases on
Tacoho Records

BLACKFIRE strongly promotes the respect
of all cultures. They do many workshops,
lectures and school residencies.

BLACKFIRE sometimes combines
performances with their Native American
dance troupe, the Jones Benally Family.

The Jones Benally Family - Traditional Dine'
Dances


Here's a few articles...
Indian Country Today, NPR All Things
Considered, The Native American Times,
Prague Post, Grassroots Victories, Radio
Praha, Eugene Weekly...

Links

• Blackfire Website