I have to add in one more, for "modern day performers", a lot of people like the Alabama Shakes and they are indeed, a very talented band who have gained a lot of attention. Blues Rock.
"1988, Born on this day, American musician Brittany Howard, best known as lead vocalist and guitarist of Alabama Shakes..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQEbAlFw5_0Otherwise, a few repeats today, with members of Redbone and the Beau Brummels among others.
The late "Lolly Vegas" of Redbone with his band in 1961, the Downbeats:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmVrgs37n5URedbone tribute:
http://eaglecondorproductions.weebly.com/redbone-tribute---in-memory-of-lolly-vegas--tony-bellamy.htmlAll due respect to the band, but to me, they seemed largely like Mexican-Americans or Chicanos, which still can mean Native Americans; but those are Hispanic last names.