Joanne Shenandoah was a singer and songwriter celebrated as “Native America’s musical matriarch.”
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You entered my soul through your music many years ago. I brought your CD's for many that I knew would find joy in your music (including my children). I became aware of you health struggles and was sad to hear when you left your physical body. That was many years ago and you still live in my heart.
Candace Stillman
December 21, 2025 | Other
We miss you, Joanne!
Teresa Friesen
August 07, 2025 | Wichita, KS | Acquaintance
Saw her at the Iroquois Museum and Hunter Mountain Pow Wow, she had the voice of an angel. Just had a conversation with a Lakota from South Dakota and I punched her name into my phone looking for her photo and found she had passed, very sad, she was a fine lady and artist.
Charles Manfro
February 01, 2025 | Kingston, NY | Acquaintance
She Sings in Sky world
Victoria Summers
July 31, 2024 | Minerva, OH
She inspired me to want to play the flute which I plan to do soon. She was such a blessing❤
Joann Miller
April 20, 2024 | Orlando, FL | Acquaintance
...........Gitche Manitou........
May You Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Joanne....with Manitou...4 ever
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chief jeff
September 17, 2023 | Poughkeepsie, NY
Joanne S, (my name-sake also .... JS ) was truly inspirational as a Sister and songwriter
Jo-Anne Smith
July 10, 2022 | Sydney
We met on a flight into Syracuse over 40 years ago and I became a fan to this day and had since I am now 75 soon to be 76 always wanted her to sing at my funeral in Utica New York when the time came! I have instructed my family to bring her music to that event when it comes so she can be there in spirit! I will take her memory with me wherever 'I go!
Herb Hamilton
June 22, 2022 | Friend
My condolences to her family and friends . She spent time with me ...healing in so many waysw .I live with me and Jo helped find peace with that and so much more . I love you Mama . forever and beyond .
Elizabeth OMalley
March 10, 2022 | Emporia, VA | Friend