BIO
Nino Reyos is a member of the Northern Ute and Laguna Pueblo Indian Nations. He was born the youngest of 11 children, among the Ute People in North Eastern Utah near Ft. Duchesne, Utah where he had spent the majority of his adolescent life. Nino holds a Master's degree in Social Work, the only member of his family to receive a degree of higher education. He is also a Native American Veteran, having received an Honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corp. Nino is a Northern Traditional Dancer, carrying on the Tradition of the warrior, wearing the eagle bustles of past days.
Nino is also a cultural presenter, educating and entertaining audiences of all ages. He has overcome his battle of alcohol and drug use and been on his road of sobriety since 1985 and has taught Native Culture and Philosophies with seminars on cultural aspects of living, substance abuse/prevention, musical healing. He has used his cultural background as a foundation for his teaching of indigenous craft, dance, stories, and music conducting workshops in the areas of flute playing, and influencing people of both indigenous and non-indigenous cultures.
Nino has performed throughout the United States, including the well-known Indian Summer gathering in Milwaukee, Wi, as well as with musicians such as Douglas Spottedeagle, Bill Miller, R. Carlos Nakai, Jim Bilagody, and Radmilla Cody. Nino was one of five flute players selected to be part of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies held in Salt Lake City, Utah and also performed at the 2007 Deaflympics Opening Ceremonies. His third CD was released in the spring of 2004, won a International Telly award, and received a Native American Music Award Nomination. He is currently a Voting Member of the Grammy Awards.
Nino's music is included in films such as "CULTURE" Schools and Success, "TOUBAT" The Journey of the Native American Flute. Commercials on the Navajo Indian Reservation and on video display monitors located at the various sport complexes during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
International travels have included performances in countries of Japan, New Zealand, and Sweden.
GROUP
Twoshields production Co. has often been requested for larger events for Native American dance and song. We offer a full production of singers, and dancers from different dance categories to smaller more intimate presentations depending on the Organizations request and budget.
The pow-wow dance group consists of:
- men and women Traditional, Fancy dance, Grass dance, and the always popular hoop Dance. The hoop dancer is the current 2nd place Teen hoop dancer from the 2008 World Hoop Dance Championship.
- Navajo bow and arrow along with the basket dance
- The Drum Group are often called upon to be host drum at various pow-wows and are also dancers
- The Flute player has won awards for his musical performances and sought after for various events.
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The Group has performed for the following Organizations
Public Schools, Private Schools, PTA's, Performing Arts Conferences, Performing Art Centers, Theaters, Universities, Multi Cultural Festivals, Native American Festivals, Cultural Diversity Festivals, Children Festivals, Folk Festivals, Aboriginal Festivals, State Fairs, County Fairs, Colleges, Historical Museums, Children Museums, Corporate Events, Weddings, National Parks, State Parks, Concerts in the Park, etc.
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