Music on a mission
Inspire. Encourage. Empower.Kelly Montijo Fink
The music
Every song has a story. Every song is a story.I Won’t stop contending
Kelly’s latest release: an acoustic driven album with power anthems and contemplations. It is music to inspire, encourage, and empower.
Just nominated for a Native American Music Award for “Best Christian / Inspirational” album! Public voting is open until March 31, 2022. https://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/official-2022-voting-ballot
Don’t let me forget
An album featuring a diverse range of song styles and genres.
- 2014 Indian Summer Music Award nominee (in the categories of Best Rock, Hip Hop, Spiritual, Pop, & Folk)
- 2015 Indigenous Music Award nominee (Best Gospel Album)
- 2014 Native American Music Award winner (Best Compilation album)
Songs of War & Victory
This is an album about overcoming the battles we face in life.
- 2010 Native American Music Award nominee (Best Gospel / Inspirational album & Best Female Vocalist)
Heartbeat of the creator
Native American drum songs birthed from prayers for the tribes of North America.
- 2008 Native American Music Award nominee (Best Gospel / Inspirational album)
Shows & events
2022
19 Nov.
kelly will be attending the Native American Music Awards in niagara falls, ny
Kelly is nominated in the Best Christian / Inspirational category. the show will be livestreamed.
https://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/
Speaking at 1st Presbyterian Church
Invited to speak for their “Environmental Challenges” series. Topic: Native and Christian
8:30am, Sunday, July 3rd
310 5th St., Cedar Rapids, IA
2021
26 Sept.
==CANCELED Due to covid concerns==
2-3:30pm Performance with Aaron Warner
Blessing of the Animals at Prairiewoods
120 Boyson Rd., Hiawatha, IA
CD’s available!
1 Oct.
7-8:30pm Performance at Lowe Park
4901 Alburnett Rd., Marion, IA
(Coffee house series- rescheduled
CD’s & other merch available!
2020
3 April 20-
postponed
7pm PerfOrmance at Lowe Park
4901 Alburnett Rd., Marion, IA
(Coffee house series)
3 Nov. 2020
7PM( CST) New City Church – speaking to women on: Righteousness, Peace, & Joy.
Live & virtual via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NewCityChurchCRWomen
Behind the Scenes
I’m so grateful to all of the talented musicians, singers, and other artists over the years who have helped to make the songs in my head a reality.
Honoring the Artists
The “Agitators” — Click on the pictures to check them out!
Doug Johnson
Studio Engineer / Recording Guy's Studio (all albums)
Jenelle Fong
vocals ("Heartbeat of the Creator")
Josh Misener
guitar & vocals ("Don't Let Me Forget")
Gabe Fink
spoken word & guitar ("Heartbeat of the Creator" & " I Won't Stop Contending")
Bonnie Garbes
photographer & graphic designer ("Heartbeat of the Creator" & "Songs of War & Victory")
Jorge & Jessica Flores
photography & videography "Fe Vicotria Films" (promo video)
The Blickens Family (aka: White Ribbon Day)
Zach: guitar & vocals; Sarah, Sierra, & Kailah: vocals ("Heartbeat of the Creator" & "Songs of War & Victory")
Shane Lunsford
bass guitar ("Don't Let Me Forget")
Diane, Isabel, & Anne Hung
vocals ("Heartbeat of the Creator" & "Songs of War & Victory")
Craig Erickson
guitar, bass, & percussion ("I Won't Stop Contending")
Sofia Chesney
photographer ("I Won't Stop Contending")
Louis Collins
photographer ("Don't Let Me Forget")
At Recording Guy’s Studio recording “Don’t Let Me Forget”
Jan Michael Looking Wolf
Native American Flute ("Songs of War & Victory")
Angelica Luz
vocals ("Heartbeat of the Creator", "Songs of War & Victory", & "Don't Let Me Forget")
Liz Rhodes
spoken word & shofar ("Heartbeat of the Creator")
Sean Murphy
drummer, guitar, vocals ("Don't Let Me Forget")
Bill Hughes
web hosting & tech, Playnet Webhosting
Gallery
Memories and moments along the journey
At Recording Guy’s Studio recording “Don’t Let Me Forget”
2008 at the NAMMYS with Felipe Rose (Village People)
Concert in Canada with Becky Thomas
2014 NAMMYS with Mato Nanji
At the NAMMYS with Rose
At the NAMMYS with Michael Boucher & Joanne Shenandoah
At the NAMMYS with Wes Studi & Yolanda Martinez
In Arizona for a concert – visiting the Yavapai Apache Tribe
Meeting with (former) Iowa Governor Terry Branstad
2014 Best Compilation Album at the Native American Music Awards
Performance at Theatre Cedar Rapids Underground Festival
At the NAMMYS with Buddy Big Mountain
Standing on Love / Upheld by Love
2015 Indigenous Music Awards – Canada
Linn Area Credit Union commercial and print ad
Best Compilation CD: The Color of Hope with Donald Blackfox & Sarah Blickens
Working with Kellan Lutz
At the NAMMYS with Steven Rushingwind
Singing a memorial song for Rio at The Cantina
October 2018 – Governor Kim Reynolds signs the proclamation to change Columbus Day to “Indigenous People’s Day” in Iowa.
Performing at the Smithsonian’s Patriot Nations presentation
Rock Your Mocs!
Photo shoot with Becky Thomas
In Canada – concert with Cheryl Bear & Becky Thomas
My love!
Becky & Kelly: Nonetheless
Visiting kids at the hospital with the Superhero Initiative
Performing at the Sweetgrass Festival with Gabe
Strong Women Unite: Kelly, Ebony, & Tasha
2019 SWAIA Haute Couture Fashion Show – modeling for Decontie & Brown – “The Huntress”
LOVE CANADA!
Songwriting with Becky
Nonetheless
Singing the National Anthem at a baseball game / Superhero Day at the ballpark
Xena Warrior Princess!
The Superhero Initiative
A big thank you from singing a personal song over this man
Other Artistic Creations
Feathered fascinator with rabbit fur accent
Created for Fashion Design class
Made from gifted feathers and feathers I’d harvested myself.
Pheasant feather & fluff fascinator
Created for Fashion Design class
With copper bow & arrow accent
