It has been known since the beginning, the healing power of the sun, upon the earth, the land that lies within, from the mountains to the deepest ocean. And in our reflection of the sun, we emanate that same healing power. It is medicine for the spirit, for the soul. Music is that encompassing force within the drive behind the luminescent indie folk group, Medicine for the People". Leading this solar powered acoustic tribe is Oregon native, local Big Island brudda, Nahkohe-ese Angcaya.

Nahko's music is not easily described. With influences spanning from the majestic mountains of Alaska, on down to the old growth forests of California, to the suburbs of Portland, to the middle of the Hawaiian tropics, his music crafts wisdom and intuition into stories and melodies that echo from your ears to your heart.

On the tip of the arrow in 'Medicine for the People' is Connecticut native Max Ribner. After studying flugelhorn at Berklee School of Music and graduating, he joined Americore, and headed out west. Guided into the mountains of the NW and further directed to the Big Island of Hawaii, Max evolved, churning life and music into the most simplistic form.

In late spring of 2008, the "tall white brother" met the "little brown man" around a campfire and a smiling father sky. This duo of horn and acoustic guitar, this fusion of jazz and folk, is creative and fresh, earth based and spirit inspired.

Completing this trio is percussionist and fellow nomad Sky Pavek, native Minnesotan. Armed with djun djuns and congas, djembes and shakers, Sky's tribal drums, lightning hands, and vibrant energy keep the innovative music of 'the People' moving and shaking.

Joined by Big Island's own Mary Diehl, Adele Wynne, and John Michael, Medicine for the People is spreading their spirited message of unity and respect for the earth through connectivity, melody, and dance. Collaboration with Hawaii's own Gia-Rose and the Rose Revolution has brought fluidity and story through dance and movement, adding color and beauty to live performances.

Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. In Lakota, we say, "Mitakuye Oyasin". We are all related.www.myspace.com/nahkomedicineforthepeople@gmail.com