Brulé (band)
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Brulé is a Native American band featuring a New Age/Worldbeat sound. They have sold over one million CDs worldwide and have made media appearances with the Live with Regis and Kathie Lee television show, CNN WorldBeat, QVC, and others. Their concerts are often in open air venues, and they play at many festivals. Their music has become well respected, and in 1999 they were given the "Outstanding Musical Achievement Award" by The First Americans in the Arts Organization. In 2002, they won "Group of the Year" and "Best Instrumental Recording" for their album Star People, and in 2003 "Best Instrumental Recording" for their album Night Tree from the Native American Music Academy.
Current band members include: Paul LaRoche on keyboards, Nicole LaRoche (Paul's daughter) on flute, Shane LaRoche (Paul's son) on guitars, and Eagle on traditional drum and percussion. Paul, Nicole, and Shane are enrolled members of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. Eagle is a member of the Apache Nation and resides in Tennessee.
