Native Songbird: Pura Fe, a member of the Tuscarora Nation, is a powerful singer of Native contemporary music. Among her many achievements is a "Community Spirit Award" from the First People’s Fund, for her cultural contributions of traditional song and dance, working with Native youth groups. Legendary musician Taj Mahal had this to say about Fe: "With her voice soaring, foot stomping, this beautiful songbird transcends time and brings the message of our Ancestors who have sewn this beautiful seed, that makes powerful music." Pura Fe performs at the White Horse in Black Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 14.