Herman Begay
Here Herman is pictured wearing a Grass Dance
outfit. The Grass Dancers are
the ones who traditionally prepared the arena for the rest of the
dancers. The flowing yarn on the outfit (never to be called a
costume) represents the moving grasses of the praries. Herman is
not only a dancer with the Voices of
Native America Performing Arts tour, he also sings. From the
Dine' (Navajo) reserve (Mexican Water area) in New
Mexico/Arizona, Herman is a member and lead singer of the
well-known drum group, Indian Creek from Red Mesa, Arizona. They
have released three CD's as a group on the SOAR label, and have been heard
on HBO, Showtime, TNT, and several other made for television
films. His voice has also been heard on Cadillac commercials, and
Saturday morning cartoons.
Herman also sings the songs of the Native American Church,
often referred to as the "Peyote" way, due to the use
of peyote in the ceremony. The songs are fast paced and
beautiful. As an Arena Director, Herman has directed and operated
many powwows, in addition to the many dance competions he's won
around the continent. Powwow to Native People is similar to rodeo
among cowboys. There's always one going on, and people travel the
powwow highway for days to get there, only to win enough money to
fill their gas tank to get them to the next powwow. Herman's
hobbies are beadwork, basketball, leatherwork, and he and his
wife Carol have made all of Herman's outfits, while making
outfits for many other dancers.
Herman
performing Northern Traditional songs. 
Herman performing NAC songs
Currently living in Utah with his wife and 2 children, Herwin
and Danielle, they are continuing the traditions of their People
while sharing their culture with non-Indians around the world.
Herwin's voice has also been heard (starting at the age 10) on
numerous records, CD's, television shows, and films. Herwin is
also dancing with the voices of Native America Tour. Danielle
dances with the tour if she doesn't have to miss school.
13 yr. old Herwin Begay performing with Spot.
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