1905/1910–1954) and Jack Hokeah (ca. 1900/2-1969) were powwow singers, and Stephen Mopope (1898-1974) was an accomplished Native American 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. Notes References Broughton, Simon and Ellingham, Mark (2000). Rough Guide to World Music Volume Two: Latin and North America, theCaribbean, Asia & the Pacific. . Carney, George and Foley, Hugh Jr. (2003). Oklahoma Music Guide: Biographies, Big Hits, and Annual Events. . Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Resource Center. External links Information on specific Kiowa songs and dances Plains Indian music Kiowa Music of Oklahoma