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Sparrow honors her Ani Yun Wiya (Cherokee) heritage by incorporating traditional practices into every aspect of her life.
Sparrow was given a loom as a young girl in Redwood City, California. She sold the items she created to her eager friends, including headbands, chokers, and bracelets. As Sparrow's
bead weaving skills improved, music also called to her and she began to play guitar and sing.
Sparrow's life journey has brought her to Ramona,California, where she opens her home to share her Native ways with others. She teaches beadwork, holds monthly drum circles in her
24-foot teepee, and hosts a women's talking circle.
The artist has recently lent her musical skills to a CD, using native rhythms, drums and flutes. Sparrow says, "It is important for me to honor Spirit by keeping traditional arts
alive."
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