"Dear Gentlemen: I usually watch at least part of the Grammy Awards. It�s always an interesting show and an easy way to catch acts I�ve heard but not seen, or never heard of at all, and to check in on old favs.

The 46th annual Grammy show had me from the beginning, with Prince and Beyonce performing the 20-year-old (gasp!) "Purple Rain," and held my attention through the lovely tribute to Warren Zevon.

Then, as I was about to turn in, I heard a Native song, saw a tipi and thought the show was about to feature an Indian act (perhaps even this year�s Best Native American Music winner, Black Eagle from Jemez Pueblo, which was awarded, but excluded from the telecast). I could not have been more mistaken."

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Suzan Harjo: Open Letter to Michael Powell, Andre 3000 and Big Boi (Indian Country Today 2/13)

Relevant Links:
Native American Cultural Center - http://www.nativecc.com
GRAMMYs - http://www.grammy.com

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