SilverCloud Singers

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The SilverCloud Singers are undeniably one of the most esteemed and in-demand  inter-tribal powwow drum groups on the East Coast and within the national powwow circuit. In particular, Kevin stands out as a singer with impeccable technique and style, boasting a voice instantly recognizable for its sheer power, strength, and wide vocal range. He carries forward a family legacy deeply rooted in the traditions of the Hopi and Ho-Chunk Nations from the western part of the country—a legacy that persisted even after their family relocated to Brooklyn many years ago.

Kevin's mother, Josephine Tarrant, and his uncle, Louis Mofsie, were raised in Brooklyn, where they were nurtured in the arts of singing and dancing. Subsequently, Louis, Josephine, and Muriel Miguel, co-founder of Spiderwoman Theater, formed the group known as the Little Eagles, performing at various gatherings and events in the New York City area. By the late 1950s, Louis' group had transformed into the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, which eventually evolved into the Thunderbird Singers. Kevin, along with his siblings Michael, Donald, Kenny, and Judy, began their journey in dance from a very young age. The ensemble also included other notable members such as Rosemary Richmond, who would later become the Executive Director of the American Indian Community House, her son Lance Richmond, and Murielle Borst, an actress who would eventually become Kevin's wife and is the daughter of Muriel Miguel. The full story of the Thunderbird "family" is intricate and extensive, beyond the scope of this article. Nevertheless, it is worth emphasizing that these "veterans" of the Native New York community, as Kevin describes them, continue to hold a prominent place within the community to this day.

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