Southeastern Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Performer name:	Powhatan Swift Eagle
Phone:	845-895-1000
Mailing address:	2421 Bruynswick RD Wallkill, NY 12589
E-mail address:	powhatanswifteagle@hvc.rr.com
Performer's agent:	Karla Haff-Eagle
Previous appearances at:	Rosendale Library, Kingston Library, Howland Public Library, Grinnell Library, Poughkeepsie Public Library Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	03/30/2009

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Powhatan Swift Eagle, Native American Storyteller Multicultural- Native American,
Music,
Performing Arts- Dance

Powhatan opens the program with a greeting song followed by a brief explanation of his tribal affiliation. The bulk of the program includes stories from several Native nations. He includes Native drum and flute playing to bring traditional music to the audience. In addition, he interjects his own contemporary music through song using guitar to accompany himself. There is a question and answer period. The program concludes with the audience invited to join Powhatan in dance as he sings and drums a social dance.
$501- $1000

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Powhatan Swift Eagle, Native American Storyteller	Multicultural- Native American, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Powhatan opens the program with a greeting song followed by a brief explanation of his tribal affiliation. The bulk of the program includes stories from several Native nations. He includes Native drum and flute playing to bring traditional music to the audience. In addition, he interjects his own contemporary music through song using guitar to accompany himself. There is a question and answer period. The program concludes with the audience invited to join Powhatan in dance as he sings and drums a social dance.	$501- $1000