Influences:

Traditional Algonquin Native American music from the Penobscot, Micmac, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy Tribes

Sounds Like:

"Phoebe Legere is one of the most, inspired and talented creative-supernovas on the planet...One of those rare luminous souls... beautiful, wickedly funny, anointed with wisdom, and her music possesses Native American mystical and healing qualities. like Billie Holiday or Jimi Hendrix or Miles Davis or Sun Ra..." Dimitri Monroe, Hits Magazine

My work reflects my own identity as both Penobscot Indian and contemporary composer. As a Native American, I believe that nature is God and that I have a sacred duty to protect and honor her. But I am also fascinated with how recent scientific discoveries, particularly in biology and physics, have expanded our understanding of the world. I seek to reconcile these views through my music,by combining scientific hypothesis with spiritual and aesthetic intuition.

My work embodies these goals by incorporating experimental sounds and techniques; electronics and acoustic sounds; traditional Native American singing and percussion; and natural sounds taken from field recordings – including whales, dolphins, ospreys, ravens, meadow larks, and other good singers of nature.

.... What is Environmental Respect?

Phoebe Songbundle's mission is to teach children the importance of wildlife, forests, rivers, deserts and mountains. Through the songs and stories of her ancestors, Songbundle shares the Native sense of the interconnectedness of all things.

Who is Phoebe Songbundle?

Phoebe Songbundle (Penobscot/Micmac) is a storyteller and musician who teaches kindness, acceptance, self respect and reverence for the environment. Embodying the mythic figures of her ancestors, Phoebe Songbundle mesmerizes children with ancient songs, traditional stories, and contemporary wisdom. Children need positive role models. Ms. Songbundle celebrates multiethnic understanding and racial tolerance.

Pulitzer Prize nominee, recording artist and Girl Scout leader, Phoebe Songbundle captivates children through spellbinding presentations of traditional Native oral history, updated with compelling contemporary music and dance. She recounts stories learned from her traditional grandmother, and transmits the priceless lessons of America's indigenous people. Her parables teach respect for the individual, and the contribution of the First Nations to America's History.

“Superb, a dazzling voice…a great singer...” NY Post

“Enormous authority…” NY Times

“Spellbinding... ”Boston Globe

These are the words that have been used to describe Phoebe Songbundle.

What is Cultural Education?

Ms. Songbundle promotes awareness and understanding of Native American culture. She studied music at the New England Conservatory and is a Vassar College graduate. Having completed Graduate Studies in Music Composition at NYU and CCNY with John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet, she studied Native Flute with Micmac elder, Kenneth Littlehawk. Phoebe Songbundle, recipient of a NYSCA grant, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Music.

Phoebe Songbundle( Pulitzer Prize nominee 2000) and Kenneth Littlehawk (Nammy nominee 2002) CD and video "Children of the Dawn" is available for classroom use.

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