Four Northern Arapaho members from the Wind River Indian Reservation are the world champions of hand drum singing. The group known as North Bear claimed the title at the recent Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, N.M. They won for their song "Daddy's Girl." Their style of round dance singing started in the traditional chant before they hit an unheard of 4-part harmony. North Bear singer Jermaine Bell says their unique singing style is being called a game-changer by some top performers in the Indian Country music. Video of North Bear's winning performance is making the rounds on the Internet and causing a stir on the reservation and elsewhere.
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