Joseph Fire Crow facts for kids

Joseph Fire Crow was a talented Cheyenne flutist. He was born on March 29, 1959, in Crow Agency, Montana. Joseph Fire Crow made beautiful music for many years. He released albums from 1992 until his passing on July 11, 2017. His album Cheyenne Nation was even nominated for a Grammy Award in 2001, which is a huge honor in music! He also played as a guest musician on many other artists' recordings.

A Musician's Achievements

Joseph Fire Crow was recognized for his amazing musical skills. Besides his Grammy nomination, he won several top awards from the Native American Music Awards (NAMA). These awards celebrate the best in Native American music.

Top Music Awards

• In 2003, he won the "Song Writer of the Year" award for his album Legend of the Warrior. This showed how good he was at creating new music.
• In 2005, he received the "Best Instrumental Recording" award. This was for his special work with the Billings Symphony Orchestra, a large group of musicians.
• In 2006, Joseph Fire Crow was named "Flutist of the Year" for his album Red Beads. This award highlighted his incredible talent playing the flute.

Music in Documentaries

Some of Joseph Fire Crow's music was featured in a famous documentary. His songs were part of the soundtrack for Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery. This film was made by the well-known filmmaker Ken Burns.

Joseph Fire Crow passed away on July 11, 2017, at the age of 58. He had been battling a serious lung illness.

Joseph Fire Crow's Albums

Joseph Fire Crow released several albums during his career. Each album showcased his unique style and connection to his heritage.

• The Mist (1992)
• Rising Bird (1994)
• Fire Crow (1996)
• Cheyenne Nation (2000)
• Legend of the Warrior (2003)
• Red Beads (2005) Makoché Music