Shelly Morningsong and Fabian Fontenelle visited Coralles recently and treated everyone to Native music and dance. She exudes peace and calm and is a perfect image for Mother Earth. It was amazing to be in her presence.
2016 Native American Music Awards "Artist of the Year"! Grammy Member, ASCAP Member, Shelley Morningsong (N. Cheyenne/Dutch) has recorded five sensational Native American, Contemporary albums and has emerged as one of New Mexico’s finest Native performers.. Morningsong has received three Native American music awards, among other awards and accolades, including Native American Music Awards “Record of the Year” for 2011 (Full Circle). With an alto voice that pulls from the depths of her cowboy boots, and songs with lyrics that cut to the heart, Morningsong will appeal to those who enjoy the music of Buffy Sainte-Marie and Bonnie Raitt. Morningsong has played guitar since she was a youngster, when she also learned to play the classical flute. Since then she’s mastered the Native flute, on which she performs skillful, heartfelt instrumentals on some of her compositions.