Kiowa Singers and Musicians
Spencer Asah (ca. 1905/1910–1954) and Jack Hokeah (ca. 1900/2-1969) were traditional singers on the powwow circuit, and Stephen Mopope (1898-1974) was an accomplished flute-player. Cornel Pewewardy (flautist Comanche/Kiowa) is a leading performer of Kiowa/Southern Plains music, including Kiowa Christian hymns which include prominent glissandos. Contemporary Kiowa musicians include Kiowa-Comanche flutist Tom Mauchahty-Ware and Terry Tsotigh, flutist. Both Tom and Terry have their own bands and perform nationally.
Prominent contemporary powwow drums led by Kiowa Singers include: The Cozad Singers, Bad Medicine Singers, Zotigh Singers, and Thunder Hill Singers. All four drum groups have won the prestigious Gathering of Nations Southern Challenge.
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