The five-minute short is a compelling spoken word piece with Louie focusing on the horrific traumas of the indigenous. James Pakootas, who also grew up on the Colville reservation, directed the film “HIStory,” which features Louie. I bring all of that experience with me and the songs that have been inspired by what I’ve dealt with in my life.” I’ve played a lot of shows in Spokane bars and all over the Inland Northwest. I have fans since I’ve been doing this for literally half of my life. “The venue is banking on me bringing my following along. “We’ll each showcase our skills during our sets and try to have as much fun as last year,” Louie said. It went over so well at Northern Quest that the Native Jam went from a free event in the intimate High Ball to a ticketed show Friday at the Pend Oreille Pavilion which will feature Louie, who will headline and fellow Native American singer-songwriters Isaac Tonasket and Tyus Beebe. It’s a nostalgic thing for me and it did well last year when I played at Northern Quest.” “I picked up so much in my little village. “I’ll play some res jams that are meaningful to my people back home,” Louie said. It’s all about staying true to myself.”Įxpect a number of tunes Louie learned while growing up on the reservation. “I’ve never committed to one sound,” Louie said. Louie offers an eclectic sonic menu, which includes country, rock, hip-hop and R&B. “Writing is this amazing outlet for me,” Louie said. Friday at the Native Jam at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, has been detailing the Native American experience through his compelling songs for over a decade. That’s where I had my musical education.” “But home to me is the Colville Reservation. I’ve lived all over the place, including Spokane,” Louie said. Louie, 32, is a member of the Colville Reservation in Inchelium, which is 80 miles northwest of Spokane.

What we’ve been battling as a native people is that eraser.” “Erased is the perfect word to describe those who have made accomplishments in the Indigenous world,” Louie said, while calling from his Inchelium, Washington, home. It’s as if Bailey has been erased from music history.

However, Bailey somehow slipped through the cracks of entertainment. Bailey is a historic figure, who enjoyed great success as a jazz singer during the 1930s. When discussing music and life on the reservation with singer-songwriter Tony Louie, the subject turned to Mildred Bailey, arguably the greatest Indigenous singer in North American history.

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