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Mark Barfoot's American Indian gallery and road show has traveled far and wide across Turtle Island. Mark has shared his music, flutes and drums with many. Here are a few memorable moments.

                    Drum Song

At the recent National Indian Gaming Association's conference in San Diego, CA,
a few famous friends drummed and sang together in Mark's booth at the trade show.
From left to right are singer/performer Keith Secola, Indian rights activist and supporter Dennis Banks, artist Mark Barfoot, and actor Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman. Red Crow is now passed on to the spirit world.
Each of these celebrities has a Mark Barfoot drum in his collection.

NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE
 Ernie Stevens Jr Receives Gift

Ernie Stevens Jr, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, is presented a gift from Turtle Island Arts by Phil Bautista representing Mark Barfoot.

The Mark Barfoot elk antler breastplate commerates Chairman Steven's third elected term as head official of NIGA. Ernie is from Oneida Wisconsin.
The presentation was made at the recent National Indian Gaming Association's annual conference held April 2005 in San Diego, California.
                                 SPIRIT-THE SEVENTH FIRE
Spirit, the Seventh Fire is a Peter Buffett musical dance production. It is a touring journey in dance celebrating America's first nations.
Peter Buffett is an Emmy Award-winning composer. He has created and performed music for Dances with Wolves (Academy Award Best Picture 1990), The Scarlet Letter, 500 Nations, and Ojibwe, the PBS documentary series for which he won an Emmy. Peter's unique and gifted style combines ancient indigenous rhythms and songs with the heartbeat of today's culture.

Mark Barfoot was chosen to create unique customized drums for Spirit, the Seventh Fire. Mark is now an American Indian vendor travelling with Spirit-the Seventh Fire during theircurrent tour. Pictured at right is Peter playing one of the "big drums" for the show made by Mark.


Spirit-the Seventh Fire is currently on break.

Visit www.spiritseventhfire.com Shown at left are drummers from the show. Drums in the Spirit production are made by Mark Barfoot.
                                                  
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a internationally known and loved Native American Indian songwriter and performer. She is of the Cree nation and represents indigenous people all over the world. Her songs have been recorded by top artists, and her own recordings are beautiful and unique statements of her Indian heritage and truth.
Buffy Sainte-Marie created a nonprofit organization called Nihewan Foundation for Native American Education. An important part of her foundation is a project called Cradleboard. The Cradleboard Teaching Project turns on the lights in public education about Native American culture - past, present, and most important for the children - the Future.                              

Buffy is seen at left with Mark Barfoot, wearing one of his traditional style hand carved antler chokers. She also has in her collection one of Mark's ebony flutes and a Four Winds elkhide hand drum
                   New Vibrations
New Vibrations, a mystical and enchanting new book and gift store in Jackson, Mississippi now carries Mark Barfoot flutes, drums, and flute music CDs.
Shown at right is the shop's display of Mark's fine craft arts. Mark recently gave a promotional personal performance and signed cds at the grand opening of New Vibrations.

At right is a display of Mark's Turtle Island Love Flutes, Four Winds Hand Drums, and flute music CDs, 'Moved by the Spirit'.
Ebay Store, Native Flute and Drum
Mark Barfoot performed at the grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian Gift Shop during September, 2004. Mark's drums, flutes, and CD's remain on display and for sale in Washington D.C. at the beautiful new Museum honoring the First Nations of America.

                                 Dollywood

Mark Barfoot at an extended appearance at Dollywood in November, 2003 during the Harvest Celebration. Dollywood is located in Sevierville, TN and is Dolly Parton's theme park. Mark performed and shared his Native American flutes and drums with the public. Mark is teaching Dolly Parton's sister in law how to play a Turtle Island Love flute.



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Mark entertaining at Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope, Alabama.

Krasl Arts Fair in Krasl, Michigan.


Arts Alive in Florence, Alabama. "Visitors stop to listen to the calming sounds of Mark Barfoot's Indian love flute."

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To arrange for a Mark Barfoot personal musical performance email Turtle Island Productions at donehogawa@charter.net or call 931.242.6207.
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