ÒBest Male Artist of the Year,Ó 2006 NAMMYs (Native American Music
Awards)
Wade is an award winning musician/performer, composer,
storyteller, educator, actor, and speaker who tours and works with youth around
the world.
As an international
performer, concerts include; Woodstock Õ94, The Reebok Human
Rights Awards (2002 Winter Olympics), Ed McMahonÕs Next Big Star, ChicagoÕs
World Music Festival, Native American Music Awards, and GermanyÕs Tollwood
Festival. Wade has performed with
many artists including Jackson Browne and The Indigo Girls.
Awards & Honors:
Medal of Honor from Menominee Indian Nation, 2001 Wordcraft Warriors
Writers & Storytellers, Indian Summer Film & Video Award Ô05, Cherokee
International Film Festival Ô05, Best Male Artist Õ06 NAMMYs (Native American
Music Awards
Wade Fernandez
QUOTES
Ò.. an
artistic and spiritual force that has just begun to gather steam.Ó
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian
ÒYour jam session with Jackson Browne
was phenomenal.Ó Oneida Nation Arts Program
ÒSoaring
beyond the invisible culture of the corporate music industry.Ó Vital Source
ÒWorld
class.. PhenomenalÉ hard to forget after one listenÉ. a unique style as both a
musician and songwriter Éblessed with talent that canÕt be learned, and with a
gracious and inspiring soul that canÕt be tainted by the pitfalls of the music
industry.Ó
Indian
Country Today
Òguitar and
songwriting skills are incredibly sharp,
Éremarkable in range, quality and sincerity.. soars with beauty and power.Ó Post Gazette
ÒAll that one
would think was lost with the great guitar legends of the early-twentieth
century are now alive and touring with Wade Fernandez and his band the Black
Wolf Group.
The
Leader
Ò Éan artist
in his own right who deserves to be heard on his own terms. ...musicianship outstanding all
aroundÉband is made up of the best players around.Ó
Peter Buffet
– Emmy Award winner & producer of ÒSpiritÓ
Òable to
transcend all cultural stylistic and technical boundaries to communicate a
powerful messageÓ
Strandgut
(Frankfurt, Germany magazine)
Òspirit, heart, and
soul comes through him and fills
the entire stage or studio.Ó
Ernie Adams, drummer (Al Di
Meola, Dizzy Gillespie)
Ò..surprising
diversity... swings effortlessly from blues, folk-rock, flamenco and jazz, with
traditional singing and drummingÉ a sincerity and integrity which is reflected
not only in his lyrics but in his expressive use of guitar...Ó
Indigenous Links
(London, England magazine)
" fresh,
intelligent, and heartfelt, has what it takes to become a major influence in
not just Native music, but all music!Ó
Douglas Spotted
Eagle, Grammy Award
winner
Educational
Quotes
ÒOur children
surely enjoyed it and learned a lot!Ó
Elaine Gehring
principal of RichardÕs School
Whitefish Bay, WI
Òthe
motivational comments you provided to the students...encouraged every single
student!Ó
Mrs. Cardinal,
Elementary Teacher of the Year
Òone of the
best speakers of this type. Students will like him, trust him, and listen to
him."
David Rand, high
school teacher & School District G/T Coordinator for the Menominee Indian
High School
ÒThis was the best day of school!Ó Student
BOOKINGS:
From Rock Concerts to Blues, Jazz,
& Rock Festivals to classrooms and universitiearound the world
Black Wolf Group w/native dancers in full regalia (optional drum group & multimedia
show)
Black Wolf Band
Solo
Singer-songwriter
Native flute, guitar & hand
drum
Classrooms speaking &/or
presenting: kindergarten through college.
Workshops & residencies
(multi-day) on native flute, guitar, and/or songwriting
Travel, lodging, and PA/Sound
equipment must be provided by hiring party.
Inquire for prices!
CONTACT:
www.wadefernandez.com
info@wadefernandez.com
(414) 444-3970