Traveling to local Pow Wows on the Navajo Reservation, Randall Beaver, Farrell Nez and Jamie Bedonie originally started Diné Nation Jrz in 1994. The name comes from the original group, Dine Nation from Tuba City, Az. Diné Nation Jrz currently consists of 12 singers who come from Tuba City, Red Lake, Cameron and Grey Mountain. Each member adds their own distinct personality which forms the group¹s inner strength and effort to work together to travel to different places throughout the Southwest, Midwest and north to Canada. Diné Nation Jrz are still learning about their role as a drum group and are discovering the best ways to set an example to young people. The group will continue its travels, meeting new people and keeping in contact with frinds and relations. Like brothers, each singer teaches the other the meaning of respect regarding culture, traditions, elders, and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. Being able to laugh with each other also keeps the group together. Most songs that Diné Nation Jrz sing use the Navajo language. The songs are written by Anthony Betoney, Jamie Bedonie, Farrell Nez, Orlando Dugi, and Randall Beaver. Other songs are given to the Diné Nation Jrz from friends who they have met from their travels. Diné Nation Jrz would like to thank their families, friends, relatives and elders.