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James BlueWolf , 1950-

Choctaw

James BlueWolf, a mixed-blood Choctaw born in Oklahoma, has been a songwriter, recording artist, performing artist and poet since the late 1960's. During his career as a musician, he recorded one previous album, "Strike The Drum"- and has sung professionally as a member and soloist of concert choirs, jazz ensembles, and the rock and country bands "Wilderness" and "Alegria". In addition he has been a solo performer of original Indin-earth-folk music.
His poetry has appeared in the Sierra Journal, the Hungry Poet and Back To The Blanket newsletter. He was a regular contributor to the Alura Quarterly and has had poetry accepted for future publication in the Montserrat Review. He has recently co-authored a book of vignettes, "Grandpa Says" and is currently finishing his second book of poetry, "Haunted Hearts and Indin Parts", as well as an illustrated series of children's books.
A father of five, with seven grandchildren, he currently lives with his wife, Bernie-- daughter, Akomachi Soyahzee--3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 ducks, 10 chickens, and the pig, Daisy Mae.
Recently nominated and appointed Poet Laureate of Lake County, California.

 

Books by James BlueWolf:

BlueWolf, James. Grandpa Says : Stories for a Seventh Generation
2000.
Genre: Short Stories
Description: Co-author: Nathan S. Lupe.
ISBN: 1887400249
BlueWolf, James. Sitting By His Bones
Kelseyville, CA : Earthen Vessel Productions, 1999.
Genre: Poetry
Description: 75 p.
ISBN: 1887400230

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