Ken in Nativetral this Thursday and Saturday.

Ken Koshio is going to perform in Native Trail at Scottsdale Center for the Art as prayer.

Thursday, March 31 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 2 Noon - 1:30 p.m.

All events take place on the outdoor fountain stage on the north side of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale). Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended.

For more information, call 480-421-1004 or 800-782-1117.

Every January through April the outdoor amphitheater at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, just north of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, comes alive with Native American music, dance, art and traditional food.


Meet the Cast of Native Trails
The performers of Native Trails represent a variety of First Nations from across North America. In addition to Derrick Suwaima Davis (Hopi/Choctaw), the artistic director of Native Trails, this year’s cast includes: Tony Duncan (San Carlos Apache, Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan), Violet Duncan (Northern Cree), Toby Jose (Akimel Au-Authm), Perry Thompson (Diné), and Taiko drummer Ken Koshio of Japan.

Tribal Royalty
In recent years, Native American communities have formed pageant committees to select cultural ambassadors to represent their individual Nations. These ambassadors hold titles of royalty, and will be in attendance at Native Trails on selected Saturdays.

Arts & Crafts
Native American artisans, jewelry makers and tribal elders from around the state will showcase and sell their work throughout the season. Delicious Fry Bread also will be available for sale at every performance, so come enjoy lunch and Native Trails!