November 14, 2022

Creation's Journey: Native American Music

Smithsonian Folkways – SF CD 40410
Presented by the National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian Folkways – SF CD 40410

Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1994
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Aboriginal, Native American
[Tracklist]
01 Prairie Chicken Dance: The Blackfoot Crossing Singers (02:00)
02 Scalp Dance / Victory Dance: Comanche Singers (04:08)
03 Two-Step: Inform Your Grandma: D.J. Nez (02:01)
04 Crown Dance: Ramsey Burnette (02:36)
05 Butterfly Dance: Peter Garcia and Carpio Trujillo (10:18)
06 New Women's Shuffle Dance: Young Nation Singers (06:28)
07 Constitution Breakdown: Lee Cremo Trio (02:11)
08 Sheehan's Reel / Pigeon on the Gate: Lee Cremo Trio (02:25)
09 A Beautiful Life: The Kingfisher Trio (02:06)
10 On the Jericho Road: The Kingfisher Trio (02:35)
11 Helana: Elena and Nicholas Charles and Joe Chief, Jr. (01:30)
12 Hello Song: Elena and Nicholas Charles and Joe Chief, Jr. (02:43)
13 Ladies Dance: Kwakiutl Singers (05:59)
14 Peace Dance: Kwakiutl Singers (02:21)
15 Sata Kallta: Comunidad Aymara de Laqaya (04:30)
16 Axawiri Imilla: Comunidad Aymara de Laqaya (06:56)
17 Son de la Danza de los Mixes: Zapotec Singers (04:32)
[Credits]
Producer: Charlotte Heth & Terence Winch, Designer: Roger Gorman, Engineer: David Glasser
[Notes]
From powwow music to Christian songs in Cherokee to Irish reels, Native peoples from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Bolivia present living traditions and crossovers to Euro-American musics. Recorded in New York City and Washington D.C., in 1992 and 1993. Package includes detailed notes in a beautifully illustrated booklet. An eloquent expression of enduring creativity, vibrant cultural life, and diverse artistry. 64 minutes. "A wondrous exhibition of Native American music."

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