Felipe Rose
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Rose is an American singer, musician, and stage performer. He was part of the Village People from 1977 to 2017. He often appeared in Native costume and makeup. He began doing solo musical work in 2000 & launched a solo musical career in 2018 with his "Getting Back to My Roots" album.
His mother is Puerto Rican, and his father is Lakota. His single "Trails of Tears" was nominated for 3 NAMMY Awards (Native American Music Awards) for Best Historical Recording, Song of the Year, and Best Producer. In 2002, Rose was the opening act of the 5th Annual Native American Music Awards celebrated held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. That year he won a NAMMY Award for the Best Historical Recording.
Rose and Village People have raised millions of dollars for many charities. Among them are the Native American College Fund and various AIDS charities. Rose is a member of the board of directors of Sixuvus Ltd, the Advisory Board of the Native American Music Association, the LARAS-Latin Grammys, and the Winter Music Conference.Discography: https://www.discogs.com/artist/391659-Felipe-Rose
