Kelly Anquoe

Kiowa / Cherokee — Performing Artist
— Musician, Painter —

Kiowa/Cherokee Performing Artist,
Kelly Anquoe @ Bacone / Muskogee, OK
- photo by: R.Lloyd © 1998

[Associate Member Since: 2006]

Kelly Anquoe draws from his rich experiences growing up within the PowWow circuit to blend the warm and hypnotic sounds of traditional songs with the contemporary in his original compositions.

His recent indie-produced CD, Bloodwork is available for purchase directly from the artist. [See details below]

Kelly volunteers much of his personal time to organizational efforts that promote the creative works of all people and which help nurture sustainable social values and cultures. He assists a variety of area organizations and individuals in all aspects of education, preparation and scheduling for Native American events such as; Tulsa Pow-wow, Cherokee Nation, Univ. of Ark., Salina Chamber of Commerce, Tahlequah Chamber of Commerce, NSU Annual Symposium of the American Indian, Muskogee Public Schools, Ketchum Public Schools, Stilwell Strawberry Festival, Sequoyah High School, Bell School, Honor Dance for Miss Indian Oklahoma, Peavine Schools, Grand Lake Pow-wow, and open mic night at the Tahlequah Iguana Café.

Together with CAA member Kathleen McCay, Kelly Anquoe is co-founder of the Indian Elevator Ensemble which will perform at Cherokee Nation's 1st Annual National Holiday Art Show (Sep 1, 2006).

Indie CD - BLOODWORK
original compositions by Kelly Anquoe
all works © 2005

Above: Kelly Anquoe, CD Cover "Bloodwork" © 2005 Song List

1. Hoop Dance { listen }
2. Kenneth Anquoe's Song
3. Round Dance


Kelly Anquoe: vocals, guitar
Marshall Farrier: electronica

Purchasing / Contact: kelly_anquoe@excite.com

— Additional Artist's Information —

—Primary Category and Mediums—
Performing Arts
Music: Contemporary/Traditional mix
Vocals, guitar & drum
Painting
acrylic

—Tribal Affiliation—
Kiowa / Cherokee

—Credentials—
Cherokee Artists Association - Associate Member since 2006
Northeastern State University, B. S. Allied Health Administration (1991)
Haskell Junior College, Associate Degree, Liberal Arts (1987)


—HomeTown—
Tulsa, OK

—personal website—
{none on file}

—email—
kelly_anquoe@excite.com

—Studio—
Tahlequah, OK
[by appointment only]

—Venues—
Kelly Anquoe regularly performs at the following:
Iguana Cafe / Tahlequah, OK
Arsaga's Espresso Cafe /Fayetteville, Arkansas


—Cultural/ Art Experience—
Childhood – Anquoe Family Pow-wow Dance troupe
School Art Competitions
1977 through 1980 – drawing, painting, singing and teaching with family
1985 through 2006 – Grayhorse Singers drum group (Southern Plains)
1985 through 1991 – Kansas All Nation drum group (Northern Plains)
1991 through 2000 – Drumbusters drum group (Southern Plains)
Solo singer – CD “Bloodwork”, 2005 (original compositions)
Weddings, memorials, funerals, local schools, correctional facilities, political functions and general cultural presentations

Master of Ceremonies
Professional public speaking host for variety of cultural events; pow-wow, galas, radio, television
1988 to present – Red Earth, Oklahoma City

Pow-wows
Memphis, TN., Little Rock, AR., Coffeyville, KS, Lawrence, KS., Ft. Smith, AR., throughout Oklahoma area

Radio
Host “Tahlequah Indian Radio” KEOK/KTLQ, Sept. 1997 – Apr. 1998 (Contemporary and traditional music, events and interviews)

Television
Host “Native Journal”, RSU-TV, Claremore, Oklahoma November 1995 through 1997 Director: Mona King, Rogers State College (Interview variety of Native American related individuals)