Native American Music Awards
THE WORLD'S FIRST OFFICIAL AND LARGEST AWARDS SHOW FOR NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC
"Devoted to Bringing Indigenous Music To The World's Consciousness"- NY Times
"All the professionalism and production values of much larger events like the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards" - American Federation of Radio Television Artists
The Native American Music Awards was created to provide Native Music and it's artists its proper respect on a national level and prove that there is a viable and professional mainstream industry. It was also created to give Native Youth on reservations the needed inspiration and opportunities to pursue a professional career and garner greater exposure.
Founded by a leading mainstream music industry professional, The Native American Music Awards & Association (N.A.M.A.) celebrates the best of our nation's rich heritage and promotes cultural preservation and renewal on a national level through new music initiatives.
The 2025 Native American Music Awards Winners
How the Native American Music Awards Began
JIM PEPPER HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Grace Thorpe Presents the Jim Thorpe Sports Award to Oren Lyons and the Iroquois Nationals
Hank Williams Hall of Fame Induction at the Native American Music Awards
Robbie Robertson Lifetime Achievement Award
Buddy Red Bow Hall of Fame Induction and Tribute Performance
Robbie Robertson Acceptance Speech for Lifetime Achievement
Jimi Hendrix Hall of Fame Tribute Performance By Richie havens
Jimi Hendrix on his Native American Heritage featured at the Jimi Hendrix Hall of Fame Induction
Deb Haaland Stay Fierce PSA
Stevie Salas at the Native American Music Awards
Richie Valens Hall of Fame Induction at the Native American Music Awards with Gil Birmingham
Joanne Shenandoah at the Native American Music Awards
Joanne Shenandoah and Michael Bucher at the Native American Music Awards
Gary Small and the Coyote Brothers at the Native American Music Awards
Gil Birmingham at the Native American Music Awards
Gabriel Ayala at the Native American Music Awards
Digging Roots at Native American Music Awards
Cornbred at the Native American Music Awards
Brule at Native American Music Awards
Bill Miller at the Native American Music Awards
Living Legend Tommy Allsup performing at Native American Music Awards
Tommy Allsup Living Legend at the Native American Music Awards
Tonemah at the Native American Music Awards
Wayquay and Glenn Ahaitty at the Native American Music Awards
Young Gunz at Native American Music Awards
JANA at the Native American Music Awards
Tracy Bone