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A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Martha's Vineyard, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. The Washington Post has described her as a "standout writer".
Her program "In The Roundhouse: A Celebration of Traditional And Contemporary Indigenous Music" presents the scope and reach of what Indigenous musicians are doing in the 21st century. It features modern music created by members of Indigenous tribes, along with a sprinkling of traditional, timeless tribal artistry. Accessible, intriguing and entertaining the program will expand an audiences awareness of Indigenous music. Currently booking for 2025 - 2026.
Her new album, “Here In Our World” is scheduled to be released in Spring 202
In addition to Aquinnah Wampanoag, Hopkins ' ancestry includes Nottoway (Iroquois), African-American, Irish and Portuguese. In other words, Red Roots Americana.
Thea is available as a solo artist, as well as duo with bass.
For information on her program, "In The Roundhouse: Contemporary Native American Music", please contact: Daniel Gewertz @ redrootsamericana@gmail.com.
FELLOWSHIPS & OFFICIAL SHOWCASES
Western Arts Alliance Artist Delegate - WOMEX Manchester United Kingdom (Oct 2024)
Western Arts Alliance Artist Delegate - ISPA Perth Australia Congress (April 2024)
First Nations Summit Delegate - Perth Australia (April 2024)
New York Stage and Film Fund- Artist Playwright Residency (July 2024)
International Indigenous Music Summit - Official Formal Showcase Artist - (June 2023)
Music To Life Foundation - Juried Artist (January 2023)
Newport Festivals Foundation Artist Grant - (January 2023)
Folk Alliance International - Official Formal Showcase Artist (May 2022)
Folk Alliance International - 2021 Global Music Match Artist (May 2021 - August 2021)
Great American Song Contest Grand Prize Winner - "The Ghost Of Emmett Till" (2021)
Western Arts Alliance - Native Launchpad Artist - Three year artist fellowship (2019 - 2022)
Indigenous Music Awards Folk Music Nomination - EP "Love Come Down" (2019)
Summertyne Americana Festival (UK) - Showcase Artist (July 2019)
Kennedy Center For The Arts - REACH Festival- Indigenous Artists Showcase (Sept 2019)
Banff Centre For The Arts - Wichoie Ahiya Indigenous Singer Songwriter (Nov 2019) Western Arts Alliance - Advancing Indigenous Performance Fellowship (2018)
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Artist Fellowship 2017
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2004
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2004
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Music - FolkAdditional Disciplines:
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Federally RecognizedTribe Name:
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Martha's VineyardTribal Status:
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Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Martha's VineyardTechnical Requirements:
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$500 - $5,000State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
1Maximum Number of Performers:
5