Painting with Indigenous Words and Music

Michael Jacobs is a member of the Oklahoma Western Band Cherokee Nation. His debut solo CD, Sacred Nation, received the 2003 Native American Music Award for Best Independent Recording. His follow-up CD, They Come Dancing, was nominated in 2004. The Journey, Jacobs's newest CD, includes material ranging from upbeat anthems to tender ballads and flute music. Jacobs is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. He lives in Waukesha, Wisconsin.