Cody Blackbird

Cody Blackbird
Instruments Native American flute
Years active 2010–present
Associated acts Frank Waln

Cody Thomas Blackbird is an award-winning musician, best known for playing the Native American flute.[1] In 2011, Blackbird became the youngest ever winner of the Flutist of the Year ward at the 13th Native American Music Awards.[2] His 2013 collaboration with Frank Waln, Hear My Cry, was nominated for both Single of the Year and Best Debut/Group/Duo, winning the former.[3] With the Cody Blackbird Band, composed of himself, his brother Caleb, Xavier Torres and Lewis Schenk,[1] Blackbird released All In in 2016.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Harrell, Shirley (August 18, 2016). "Cody Blackbird is 'All In' Aug. 25". Biltmore Beacon. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Costella, AnnMarie (October 13, 2011). "Indians powwow in Jamaica". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "14th Annual". Native American Music Awards. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Brewer, Benjamin (June 11, 2016). "All In!: The Cody Blackbird Band Drops First Album". Indian Country Today. Indian Country Media Network. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
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