Nahko and Medicine for the People
Nahko and Medicine for the People is an American world music musical collective[1] formed in 2008.[2] The five member group is headed by frontman Nahko Bear and their music is a fusion of various cultural musical influences.[2]
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Members
Frontman Nahko Bear
Nahko Bear is an American musician. He was born in Portland, Oregon. He has a mixed ethnic background which includes Apache, Puerto Rican, and Filipino descent. He began playing piano at age six. His creative inspiration is the desire to bridge cultural gaps.[3]
Other members
Other members of the collective include:[4]
- Justin Chittams (drums)
- Chase Makai (lead guitarist)
- Hope Medford (hand percussion and rhythms)
- Patricio Zuñiga Labarca (bass guitar)
Past members include:
- Don Corey (bass)
- Dustin Thomas (bass guitar)
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Tours and festivals
Nahko and Medicine for the People has toured with Michael Franti, Trevor Hall, Xavier Rudd, and SOJA.[3] Nahko Bear has also performed duos with Leah Song of Rising Appalachia.[5][6]
The band has performed at the following music festivals:[3][4]
- All Good Music Festival
- Bali Spirit Festival (Indonesia)
- Byron Spirit Festival (Australia)
- Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival (Australia)
- Common Ground Music Festival
- Electric Forest Festival
- FloydFest
- Great North Festival ME, USA www.greatnorth.us
- Life Is Beautiful
- Summer Camp Music Festival
- Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival
- Woodford Folk Festival (Australia)
Record charts
- Dark As Night (2013)
- No. 4 on the Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart[4]
- No. 6 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart[4]
Discography
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- Nahko and Medicine for the People (2014). Wash It Away (Single)
Music videos
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References
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- Reviews
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External links
- Official website
- Nahko and Medicine for the People at AllMusic
- Nahko and Medicine for the People on SoundCloud
- Nahko and Medicine for the People's channel on YouTube
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