See more posts like this on Tumblr
#qMore you might like
Tsianina Redfeather, a famous Creek/Cherokee singer and performer, early 1900s.
The Forgotten History of Tsianina Redfeather, the Beloved American Indian Opera Singer
Throughout the United States and Europe, newspapers, music critics, government leaders and royal nobles raved about the captivating voice of mezzo-soprano Tsianina Redfeather. The Muscogee singer’s perfect enunciation, great vocal range, superb legato, exquisite musical intelligence, genuine presence, and overall graceful charm were the talk of every town.
Tsianina (pronounced Cha-nee-nah) Redfeather was a national superstar.
Vija Celmins - House #2, 1965
(An oil-painted wood and cardboard sculpture based on her Indiana childhood home)






![Tsianina Redfeather was born Florence Tsianina Evans at Eufaula, Muscogee Nation, in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), to Muscogee parents. Her ancestors were forced from their homeland in the Southeast United States and forced to march on the trail of tears.[1] All nine of Tsianina's siblings had musical talent, but she was the best. She began training at the age of 14 in Denver, Colorado, sponsored in part by Alice Robertson. She had earned scholarships in Denver and New York City. While training in Denver, Tsianina became a mezzo-soprano virtuoso and met Charles Cadman, an American pianist, who later became her partner in touring and performing across the globe.](https://64.media.tumblr.com/bff9397591ca1bdaef983c0acb3f98ba/88de6b4533d2587b-78/s1280x1920/e69b2168b78065b69f93f4f17449cbebc630cbfc.jpg)






