The First Annual
Native American Music Awards
Artist/Group of the Year
Black Lodge Singers
Debut Artist of the Year
Walela
Best Male Artist
R. Carolos Nakai
Best Female Artist
Joanne Shenandoah
Best Rap Artist
Litefoot
Best Folk/Country Group
Apache Spirit
Song Of The Year
"The Warrior" by Walela
Record of the Year
"American Warriors: Songs For Indian Veterans"
Best Traditional Recording
"Peyote Songs" by Primeaux & Mike
Best Instrumental Recording
"Two World Concerto"
R. Carolos Nakai
Best Compilation Recording
"American Warriors: Songs For Indian Veterans"
Best New Age Album
"Two World Concerto"
R. Carolos Nakai
Best Pow Wow Album
"Enter the Circle" by The Black Lodge Singers
Lifetime Achievement
Fredrick Whiteface and Robbie Robertson
Hall of Fame
Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Red Bow