Biography

Jana Mashonee is an actress, musician, novelist, and philanthropist with a multitude of industry accolades. Exploring her unique Native American heritage earned Jana a second GRAMMY nomination for her album "American Indian Story," earned critical reviews of her book "American Indian Story--The Adventures of Sha'kona", and has earned international acclaim including a NAMMY (her ninth award) for her holiday album "American Indian Christmas". With her Lumbee/Tuscarora cultural roots firmly planted, she's also had her music featured on major television networks such as the Discovery channel, and she starred in the Redbox hit movie "The Dinosaur Experiment," which was released in 2014 and is still running. Jana has even performed at Carnegie Hall twice and in two Presidential Inaugurations. With all that Jana has achieved, she still finds time to give back. Her Jana's Kids Foundation has been helping Native youth achieve their dreams through its programs and scholarship offerings for almost as long as she has been in entertainment. In recognition of her efforts, Jana was named "Woman of the Year" for her philanthropic work. Every time we think we know Jana Mashonee, she throws us a curveball of surprises.
- IMDb mini biography by: M. Slater