Native American Music

Sacred Spirits
Various Artists
This music focuses on authentic vocal chants sung by Native American performers, with each chant’s meaning and content reflected in the song’s English subtitle. An excellent recording.
Donations from this recording go to N.A.R.F.

Music For the Native Americans Soundtrack
Robbie Robertson & The Red Road Ensemble
The outstanding soundtrack to the Ted Turner television production of 'The Native Americans.'
Features Rita Coolidge, Kitten, the Silvercloud Singers, Douglas Spotted Eagle,
Ulali and Jim Williamson.

Mirabal
Robert Mirabel (Taos Pueblo)
Mirabal-the 'Alter-Native' album-is a bold musical statement that finds the noted Native American composer melding ancient sounds with modern rock 'n Roll in a series of passionate songs that stretch from the Arizona desert all the way to cyberspace.
Features "Hope," "The Dance," and "Cyberspace Warrior."

Honor
Various Artists
Honor is a benefit release for the national Honor the Earth campaign - a grass roots movement to raise money and awareness for Native American Environmental Groups and issues. Featuring a dazzling array of Native artists (John Trudell, Ulali, Keith Secola & more) as well as Native friendly artists (like Bonnie Raitt, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn), the proceeds go directly toward supporting the environment - for those who are not heard.

Life Blood
Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida)
Featuring ancient melodies created by the Huadenosaunee-Iroquois, and offers an enchanting insight into how the Huadenosaunee (People of the Longhouse) feel about the living organism they call Mother Earth. Every song and dance is meant to be a celebration of life and the infinite beauty of creation. The waters of the Earth are seen as the Life Blood of the planet. These songs are performed beautifully by Joanne in Iroquois, accompanied and produced by Peter Kater. Guest artists include shakuhachi flute player Kazu Matsui and bassist Tony Levin.

Matriarch
Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida)
"The music on this recording are melodies and chants rooted in the history of the Haudenosaunee (The People of the Longhouse). They were created in a time beyond memory. They were composed to honor all women since we are all the lifegivers of our Mother Earth. Recorded at the ancient village sites of Oneida Territory, I trust you will be moved by these songs as much as I am."
-- Joanne Shenandoah

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