Manataka American Indian Council
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Qua
ti si is a member of the Cree Nation. Her tremendous natural talent is a
gift of the Creator honed to perfection by her loving and musically
talented father. Quatisi is a private and tender hearted
woman. Her strikingly beautiful appearance combined with a
gentle touch and warm phrasing makes delivery of her songs clear as
a beacon with a bit of mystique and a sense of confidence borne of
the connection with her music and culture.
Qua ti si has
opened for many well-known artists around the country.
She moved to Nashville in the early 90's and became a studio
artist for several years. But, she says there seemed to be
something missing. She loved country music but it just didn't
make the same connection that Native American music stirred
within. Qua ti si felt a strong desire "...to let
people know my native ways," she remembers.
Qua
ti si
has great love and admiration of American Indian music. Her
fan club includes members from all parts of the United States and
Europe. Last year, Qua ti si and her band, Spirits of the
Wind were nominated "Best Independent Recording Artist of the Year
by the Native American Music Awards. "Qua ti si is a very
modest woman and one great performer," says Tennessee music producer
James E. Monahon of Shadagea Publishing.
Her CD,
"People of the Red Man" is a compilation of many different
genres of music and talent. People of the Red Man is a
powerful offering of songs. It has all the characteristic sounds of
American Indian flutes, rattles, drums, and whistles, but the artful
blend of the steel guitar, violin and keyboard make the CD enjoyable
and unique. Qua ti si is working on her next CD, "Spirits
of the Wind" and preparing for a European tour.
Music
background "People of the Red Man".
Qua
ti si's
music means something. It moves you. Her music
transports the listener to the land and people of her native
heritage.
"Spirits of the
Wind" Band
Qua'ti'si', Guitar and Lead Vocals, Tennessee
Samsom Boyd, Drummer, Fort Peck Reservation, Montana
James Sesteva, Lead Guitar, Puerto Rico
Beth Travers, Bass Guitar, Tennessee

"Spirits of the Wind" has performed at many
impressive venues around the country including the Native American
Dance Theater, The Stardust, Music in Nashville, The Hall of Fame
and more. They were the featured act during the Ani-Yunweya
Nation's Eagle Awards
For information
Management: Shadagea
Publishing
Telephone: (615) 797-
9245
Webpage: http://www.quatisi.com/
Email:
info@quatisi.com