Powerful, truthful, thought provoking. Little Hawk 1492 - 1975 is a remarkable collection of songs. From the landing of Columbus in 1492, to a shootout between members of the American Indian Movement and the FBI on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975; Little Hawk 1492 - 1975 is a musical project like no other before it. Telling the story of several historical events through a vivid and haunting lyrical presentation, blended with a mystical and enchanting musical feel. Little Hawk 1492.  - 1975 is destined to become a favorite among new age and traditional native music enthusiasts.

"Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history..." -- Abraham Lincoln

Troy Westwood co-founded Eagle and Hawk in 1993 with Vince Fontaine. Troy's contribution to the band came in the form of lyrics, melody, and lead vocals. Eagle and Hawk released "The Dream" in 1997, and toured with the CD throughout Manitoba, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Eagle and Hawk's popularity continued to grow, and soon a major decision needed to be made. Troy also played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. As demand for Eagle and Hawk continued to grow, Troy's musical and football schedule could not co-exist. Not yet ready to leave football, Troy stepped down as the lead vocalist of Eagle and Hawk, but continued to write with the band. In 2001, Eagle and Hawk won the Juno Award for Best Aboriginal Recording with their CD "On And On". Troy contributed to the album by co-writing four, and singing on three of the songs on the CD.

In November of 2000, Troy began writing his first solo project. After two dedicated years of research and writing, Little Hawk 1492 - 1975 was completed lyrically. Always impressed by the talent of Chris Burke-Gaffney, Troy was hoping Chris would help both musically and as a producer for Little Hawk 1492 - 1975. Chris agreed to contribute to the project, and the rest is musical history. Troy and Chris called on friends Luke McMaster and Ray "Co-Co" Stevenson to also contribute to the project. Little Hawk 1492 - 1975 had completed recording in the fall of 2004. Troy then signed a world wide distribution deal with Arbor Records.