Ryedale Largo/September Challenge

from September 2021 Gallup Journey Magazine

Memoirs That Made Me Who I Am

Ryedale Largo & The Dine Dance Group

Ryedale started off singing at a very young age. He was raised by his grandparents Gary and Laberta Largo in Pinedale, New Mexico. He always had the dream to be a Navajo Native performer. He began singing around the age of seven. Often listening to other native performers on the radio he would sing along and dream about hearing his own voice on the radio one day. His grandparents would encourage him to get up early in the morning and to pray toward the east for one day his dream would come true. They said sing loud for the holy people would hear him and guide him.

At age nine, his dream came true when he began singing at small events such as receptions and small parties. Then about a year later he had the chance to sing Round Dance Songs. Over time, he has shared his love for music across many different venues including in North Dakota, California, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah. He also performed for the Navajo Nation Inauguration of President Jonathan Nez.

This past year he had the chance to record his very own Round Dance album. The album is titled, “Let the Round Dance Journey Begin.” This album was recently nominated for the New Mexico Music Award. The album is a collection of stories about growing up in the beautiful community of Pinedale, New Mexico. He hopes to encourage others to pursue their dreams and to keep positive. Never give up on your dreams.

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