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Louie Gonnie is Dineh from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Due to Louie's admiration for his father and uncles, he decided to sing in the Native American Church so that he could be just like them. Gonnie is a well-rounded artist with ties to music, art and writing. After singing for the church and family and friends, he noticed that people were recording his music, realizing that a career as a recording artist was within his grasp.
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Piece Description
Louie Gonnie is Dineh from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Due to Louie's admiration for his father and uncles, he decided to sing in the Native American Church so that he could be just like them. Gonnie is a well-rounded artist with ties to music, art and writing. After singing for the church and family and friends, he noticed that people were recording his music, realizing that a career as a recording artist was within his grasp.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthbound | Louie Gonnie | Elements. | Canyon Records | 2006 | 00:30 |
| Sandstone Dreams | Louie Gonnie | Elements. | Canyon Records | 2006 | 00:30 |


