The brother and sister duo originate from the Ihanktonwan (Yankton) nation in Marty, South Dakota. Guided and taught by their stalwart father and earth focused mother, passion for the people, protection of the planet, music, and the realities often swept under the rug by society were omnipresent from early childhood.

The most current project is heavily focused on MMIW, an anagram meaning “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women”.  With the too long ignored epidemic of Indigenous women being brutally murdered and some never found affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada, the United States, notably those in the FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and Native American communities spanning across the northern and southern American continents at a rate 10 times higher than the US national average it was felt that creating uncomplacent, relatable, and vexing music was something that could be a supportive, empathetically healing resource for the families that have experienced this loss and bring in allies among non-native peoples by sharing with them present realities through unyielding sound.

Black Owl stands strong among music spanning generations, age groups, and genres.  With every song written with a specific focus not only can you expect gripping music but poignant lyrics rooted in truth.

Eclectic Roots-Rock from the southwest Pueblos of New Mexico, The Native American-led trio guides you through a journey of stories about the homelands of the Cochiti Pueblo reservation in NM. Jir Project is a fresh take on blues-influenced music in the genres and styles of Alabama Shakes, Gary Clark Jr., and Jimi Hendrix. 
 
Jir Project has won steadily escalating acclaim for their multi-dimensional performances. The sophomore release, “Sun Child,” garnered an international North American Indigenous Image Award for Outstanding Blues Album. The current album “The Pueblo” has been nominated for several awards and is by far the fan favorite of their discography. The band is excited to embark on their post-pandemic journey with the upcoming 2021 winter album release with songs of growth and balance as they journey out from loss into a new light.