Hailing from the Akwesasne (Mohawk) Territory nestled between New York and Canada, Nammy Award Winner Singer-
Songwriter Atsiaktonkie (ah-jeeak-doon-gee-ay) is a charismatic performer who invites listeners to embark on a
spiritual journey through the power of voice, music, and lyrics.
A self-taught musician who is versatile in guitar, piano, harmonica, drums, bass guitar, hand drum, and flute,
Atsiaktonkie is the 2009 recipient of a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for Best Folk Recording (album) for his
CD Four Wolves Prophecy (Strong Wind Records). He is also the first Mohawk from the Akwesasne region to win a
Nammy, which is the equivalent to winning a Grammy Award.
Atsiaktonkie is donating half of the proceeds from all CD sales to the Akwesasne Freedom School, which helps
preserve the Mohawk culture and language that is diminishing rapidly. Currently Atsiaktonkie is in the studio working on
his sophomore CD as a solo artist, which will feature special musical guests, as well as all new material. The CD is
scheduled for release in the Spring of 2010.
Atsiaktonkie’s award winning Four Wolves Prophecy CD can be purchased locally on the St. Regis Mohawk reservation
at CKON Radio, The Bear’s Den, Nation Bookstore, Wild Bill’s, #9 Truckstop, Kanienkehaka Fuels, as well as at www.
atsiaktonkie.com and www.drumbeatindianarts.com.
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