STAR NAYEA

Artist Information

Biography

~ STAR NAYEA~

2006 Native American GRAMMY, and 2008 NAMA, Song Writer of the Year, Star Nayea, is a female Native Indigenous Singer/Song writer, National/International touring artist, recording artist, As well as a youth wellness and prevention facilitator motivational speaker and youth mentor.

A truly passionate and professional power house female performer. Star Nayea has worked diligently in her decade long career to gain the respect of her peers, as well as those artist she herself admires!
All the while making sure to Inspire our future generations!

On October 4th, 2008 Star Nayea was garnered with the prestigious honor of winning 2008 Native American "Song Writer of the Year"! "NAMA". In late September Star Nayea was honored with two more Music awards for her Latest Musical release. NEMA award for: mainstream Song of the Year", and "best blues Recording" at the inaugural NEMA Awards.

No award is perhaps more recognizable than her participation in receiving a 2006 NATIVE GRAMMY NOD, for Star's contribution to "Sacred Ground" On Silver Wave Record. Star Nayea Track "Mountain Song" off Sacred Ground, is the single Most requested Track says "XM satellite Radio!

SURROUNDED BY THE FAMED MO-TOWN SOUND:

As a young child and growing into a young woman, Star Nayea was surrounded by the renown Motor City Rock ‘n’ Roll Mo-Town sound. Growing up in the thick of one of the worlds most respected music capitals, would inevitably hand Star Nayea her unique and undeniable powerful, and soulful style. Star began to tear up the stages in Detroit, moving on to Austin, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Albuquerque, Phoenix, New Orleans, and Toronto just to name a few.

MUSICAL COLLABORATIONS:

Star has had the pleasure of working with many highly accomplishedNational/internation Native Indigenous Artists.
Robbie Robertson,Chuck Billy (Testament), Rita Coolidge, Buffy St. Marie, Ulali, Bill Miller, Indigenous, Joanne Shenandoah, Star has also served as an opener for Mainstream National acts such as the legendary Willie Nelson, Rock super Star Tommy Shaw & Super 80's rock group Styx. 80's rock acts such as Poison, Cinderella, Heart, and the equally as legendary Mickey Thomas, of Jefferson Starship.

STAR'S NATIONAL APPEARANCES INCLUDE:

Sundance Film Festival
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Opening Ceremonies for the 2002
Winter Olympic Games
The Diversity Awards Producers Guild of America
Dan Akroyd’s House of Blues
American Indian Film Festival
PLANET INDIGEN-US
The opening NMAI National Museum of the American Indian In Washington, DC.
Milwaukee's Indian Summer Fest.
“HEALEY'S”, The Late Jeff Healey’s,
very own blues club in Toronto..
Just to name a few..

CALENDAR IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED FOR 2009

Instrumentation

Five (5) to Six (6) Piece Band:
Lead Guitar, rhythm Guitar, Key Board (hammond B3 sound),Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead Vox.

STAR & BAND IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST COAST

STAR & BAND IS ALSO LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST AREA.

Discography

2001 "Some Where in a Dream"Star's Nayea's Freshman Debut. This five song EP was garnered a Native American Music Award for "Best Independent Recording". Three songs of this EP, soared to number one Debuting on KSFR, Arizona a triple A radio Stations in the Southwest region.

2003 "Into the Depths" Star Nayea Sophomore Release. This was a three song hot commodity Gaining Star even more attention as to what a Mainstream Native Song Writer she is.

2008 "Silenced My Tongue"
Star Nayea's first Full length CD
12 song Unplugged CD l Acoustic CD w/guts!

Links

• STAR NAYEA LIVE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
• REVERBNATION
• STAR ON MYSPACE
• STAR NAYEA IN INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY

Audio

• MY HOMELANDS
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• INTO THE DEPTHS
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• YOUR RECEIVER
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• FLY TO YOU
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• RAIL ROAD BIBLE & THE CITY OF SIN
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• IF I WANT TO
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• SILENCED MY TONGUE
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• DONT MEAN NUTHIN
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• SINGLE WIDE LOVER
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• BEST B STEPPIN
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• COME MY WAY
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Lyrics

• SILENCED MY TONGUE
• YOUR RECEIVER
• SINGLE WIDE LOVER
• BEST B STEPPIN
• SHOW ME
• MY HOMELANDS
• FLY TO YOU
• INTO THE DEPTHS
• RAIL ROAD BIBLE & THE CITY OF SIN
• DONT MEAN NUTHIN
• IF I WANT TO

Video

"Come My Way

Photo Gallery

Press

• GUEST BOOK ENTRIES [+ Show ]
  

  John William Jordan III chiefnightowl@hotmail.com Monday September 27, 2004 6:13 PM Star, Icame...John William Jordan III
  chiefnightowl@hotmail.com
  
  Monday September 27, 2004
  6:13 PM Star, Icame to the Honoring of our Museums in Washington D.C., I heard and seen your preformance on stage, you took my breathe away, you deserved the Eagle's feather that was given to you. You and all of the artist will keep our Heritage alive. I want you to know that I will be buying all of your CDs. I am Chereeke and Proud. Your Music moves people.
  John (Chief Nightowl)
  
  eyahni lewis
  kwaya107@yahoo.com
  
  Monday September 27, 2004
  2:47 PM
  star, it was a much antiscipated wait to hear your beautiful voice(D.C.)& great performance. you are amazing!i hope your son is well and safe.may the spirits continue to bless you. good luck on the new release.
  sincerly,
  eyahni
  
  Nina B
  travelpants20@yahoo.com
  Sunday September 26, 2004
  10:26 PM Hey Star, I never heard of you before but I saw your performance today in DC at the First American's Fest and you have an amazing voice, I look forward to seeing you perform live again. Keep up the awesome music. Us non-natives need to hear your music too! Best wishes for your health and career.
  
  scoutbynite1868@yahoo.com
  Monday July 19, 2004
  5:49 PM To Star...means little when nothing is said, the embodiment of power when it is decorated by female Native cofidence slays social monsters and empowers minds of new and next generations who are born into a struggle for survival. Your test results will go down in the pages of history as accomplished and defined excellence...you are amazing to say the least. ROCK ON, NATIVE BEAUTY!
  
  
  Cinbad
  Tuesday August 24, 2004
  1:30 AM
  Saw you at the Indian Market this weekend and I have to say, you blew me away! I have never seen you live until now and I'm so glad I finally got the opportunity. A lot of people at the show didn't know who you were, but from some of the conversations I overheard, you gained a lot of new converts and I think that's really cool! Good luck in Washington next month...Knock 'em dead! I wish you all the best for the future. You are absolutely going places and I know you will be huge someday! Take care and peace....
  
  Rae Wiilliams
  willyrae67@clis.com
  Friday May 7, 2004
  6:46 PM Dear Miss Nayea, I pray that your career has taken flight! I'm enjoying your r CD so very much, and have put one in eeach car-so, I can listen to you everyday! As, I listen some words touch my heart-that I didn't hear the day before. It feels like our spirits touch-and I am riding along listening to a daughter-Thank you for sharing you for sharing your gift of song! Blessings and Much Happiness, Rae Williams
  
  Raven
  ak.raven@sbcglobal.net
  Sunday January 11, 2004
  6:51 PM
  Hi Star! You have a very beautiful yet powerful voice. Would love to know where I could get your CD's!!! I saw and heard you on Music from a Painted Cave. You now have a St. Louis fan!
  
  Don
  donleon55@hotmail.com
  Wednesday December 10, 2003
  11:51 AM
  Never signed a Star's guestbook yet. I seen you on APTN a few days ago. Enjoyed your song, you put a lot of heart into it. I recall you saying you believe your roots are in Canada . I pray that all the pieces will come together for you. Keep on singing with heart. I made your website my homepage today. This is all.
  ponee
  kissmyjiilchii@yahoo.com
  Wednesday November 19, 2003
  2:24 PM
  seen you sing many times.... youve touched my soul.... thanx.....heres a pic of my blues band
  
  T.L Muskwa
  creestunts@hotmail.com
  http://www.infrrodeo.com
  Wednesday October 1, 2003
  2:56 PM Hey there super star nayea!!how yah doing?well i saw you on this canadian t.v show called buffalo tracks.i just seen the last part of your performance.i was like "holy sheeet!!"who is this woman?anyhoo i wanted to see the program again ,so i waited like months for a rebroadcast.and finally i got to see your performance again!!it was well worth the wait!!do u you ever do any gigs up here in" freeze yer ass "canada?well im up here in alberta between calgary n edmonton.i would also like some info on where i can get info on buying your c.d?(maybe an autographed picture!!??)well since your an actress too , id like to work with your on a project in the future!!either acting or stunts!!well i hope you get to read this..your brand new fan!..T.L
  
  Star Cardinal
  sevenindians@hotmail.com
  Friday November 28, 2003
  12:47 AM Hi Star Just had to sign your guestbook so that you know I checked you out, always noticed our name. I love your singing, and your image. See you someday. Stay happy! Your Blackfoot Sister.
  
  Herbie Barnes
  hbarnes@ca.inter.net
  
  Tuesday February 10, 2004
  5:25 PM
  just a note to say Wow , you look great. I just happen to be one of your biggest fans . Hope all is well with you and the little one . hope to see you soon up here in the great white north take care Star Herbie
  
  

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  WEBSITE GUEST BOOK ENTRIES FROM STAR NAYEA FANS: Pat talespinner2002@hotmail.com http://www.nativ...WEBSITE GUEST BOOK ENTRIES FROM STAR NAYEA FANS:
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  talespinner2002@hotmail.com
  http://www.nativespiritcircle.com
  Thursday May 26, 2005
  1:54 PM
  Hi Star! I know you were at the Museum opening last fall, any chance that you will be performing in DC in August for the big Pow Wow? Would be great to hear you and I know you would rock the house. Best wishes........
  
  Bernie Uncas Dei Wakan
  bernieuncas@hotmail.com
  http://www.wakanlives.too.it
  Tuesday May 24, 2005
  12:44 AM
  i'm italian. i believe in wakan tanka.I sing your culture. your passion and your music is very good. all the best. bernie
  
  Ted B
  skinwalker80@hotmail.com
  Saturday May 21, 2005
  2:05 PM
  Stumbled across your website while looking for native websites. Voice of an angel,from a truly beautiful woman! May all native people around the globe get rehabilitation for centurys of oppression. Greetings from Sweden,Europe!
  
  Fabrice Paillet
  f_paillet@hotmail.com
  Wednesday May 18, 2005
  5:07 PM
  Hello, I found out about your site a few weeks ago which means I found out about you then. I've just watched and especially listened to your two songs on video. It seems to me that you're about to delight our ears and soul for a while 'cause you've got what it takes to break through boundaries of cultures and musical styles and reach anyone who can feel its heart beating. Thank you for this pleasure, present and to come. With respect and sincerity, Fabrice "Reece" Paillet, a "full blooded" French man (which means probably mixed with a little bit of everything, lol...).
  
  
  stefanie elk
  stefanieyoungbird_18@hotmail.com
  Friday April 15, 2005
  3:54 PM
  You are an inspiration and I think that god blessed you with many things!!!
  Mande Baga
  Mande48778@msn.com
  Wednesday October 6, 2004
  2:29 AM I met Star last year at an OVCDC Film/Music Academy at Tule River. I enjoyed so much working with star as she helped me create music from my heart and made me realize that is what I want to do so bad. Star is one of the greatest people I have ever met and I hope to meet others like her and know that she will touch other's hearts with her music.
  
  Heather Bolus
  Hezbo@adelphia.net
  Monday October 4, 2004
  11:38 AM You are an amazing, powerful woman! I was so lucky to see you perform at the opening week of the NMAI, and I was blown away! The music itself is beautiful, and to pair it with a message is usually too much to ask for!! I went to buy the CD, but the person in front of me got the last one! I will buy one from this site. I am of Cherokee blood, and have 2 daughters... I want to raise them with as much Native spirit as possible in this world. I will be using your music to help do that! Thanks for all you do!! Heather
  
  Annette Harlow
  amharlow@aol.com
  Tuesday September 28, 2004
  6:30 PM
  I was on the camera crew who worked the Four Directions stage at the First Americans Festival in Wash, D.C. I was the handheld camera woman on stage for a couple of your sets on Friday. I enjoyed your show very much and immediately bought your CD. What a powerful performance! Hopefully we'll be able to see you perform again. Peace.

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  Star Nayea tears up the stage at the Music Festival
  Article from: Circle, The Article date: June 30, 2002 More results for: Star Nayea | Copyright information
  
  Circle, The
  06-30-2002
  After tearing up the stage at the Native American Music Festival and
  "ripping the roof off the House of Blues," singer/songwriter Star Nayea is
  in Los Angeles working on her next record. Her background is indeed
  celestial. She has shared the stage with the best of Indian Country: Keith
  Secola, Robbie Robertson, Robert Mirabel, Ulali, Rita Coolidge, Buffy St.
  Marie, and Indigenous, to name a few.
  
  Her first record, "Somewhere in a Dream," won the 2001 Best Independent
  Recording at the Native American Music Awards. Nayea also sang on
  Robertson's "Contact from the Underworld of Redboy" and performed with
  Mirabel's "Tribe," while lending her vocals to his "Songs from a Painted

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  NATIVE AMERICAN STAR NAYEA TO PERFORM IN CONCERT ON NOV. 11 Article from: US Fed News Service, Incl...NATIVE AMERICAN STAR NAYEA TO PERFORM IN CONCERT ON NOV. 11
  Article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News Article date: October 19, 2007 More results for: Star Nayea | Copyright information
  The city of Las Vegas issued the following press release:
  In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, the city of Las Vegas Arts & Community Events Division presents a concert by Native American Star Nayea, a rising talent in the pop, blues and rock arena. Nayea performs on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Reed Whipple Cultural Center's main theatre. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on performance day. Call (702) 229-6211 or pick up tickets at the center's box office, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
  A songwriter as well as a singer, Nayea's music is informed by her childhood experiences. Beginning in the 1950s, the federal government removed Native American children from their ...
  
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  SASKATOON
  An exciting evening filled with Aboriginal music, dancing, craft vendors, and a tasty meal was enjoyed by attendees during the 5th Annual Aboriginal Music Festival at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Organizer Alex Munoz said approximately 2,000 people came out to watch Aboriginal musicians and dancers from genres ranging from rock, blues, alternative, Indie, R&B, fiddle, country, and traditional.
  "Just the whole atmosphere itself was pretty great," said Munoz of the Indigenous Peoples Program at the University of Saskatchewan. "It was a really diverse crowd as well. We had politicians, we had corporate leaders, we had a lot of students, we had a lot of teachers, ...
  
  

Setlist

Set List includes all original compositions by
STAR NAYEA:
01 SILENCED MY TONGUE 4:20
02 YOUR RECEIVER 4:29
03 FREE 4 ME 4:45
04 MY HOMELANDS 4:53
05 SINGLE WIDE LOVER 3:22
06 GRASS DANCE MAN 3:15
07 RR BIBLE 3:50
08 DONT MEAN NUTHIN 4:36
09 THANX 4 NUTHIN 4:07
10 BEST B STEPPIN 4:00
11 "ONE VOICE" 4:31
12 INTO THE DEPTHS 4:23
13 LET ME BE 4:34
14 COME MY WAY 5:32
16 CAN LOVE U IF I WANT 2 4:30
17 SOMEWHERE IN A DREAM 5:29
18 SHOW ME 5:42
19 DOWN 2 LOVE 4:40
20 FLY TO YOU 5:10
21 BABY BLUE 5:27
22 LET ME BE 4:34
23 MOUNTAIN SONG 6:50

SOME COVERS INCLUDE:
1.) Walking the back streets

2.) Shakey groud

3.) Chain of fools

4.) Thank you

5.)Love in vain & malted milk & stones in my passway..

6.) Before U acuse me

7.) Grapevine

8.)Sweet Home chicago

9.) Ain’t no sunshine

10.) Thrill is gone

11) Summer time

12.) You can make it if you try

13.) I'll sing the blues

14.) Tore Down

15.) Further on up the road

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