Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women

Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women

Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Powerful living music from Native women in the United States and Canada includes performances rarely heard beyond these artists' communities. Ceremonial and social songs traditionally sung by women, other music now performed by women, and material that combines traditional and contemporary themes and musical forms. 34 selections present a seamless range of solo, choral, and instrumental pieces, forming pulsating and driving music, the heart of Indian Country. "A majestic offering." -Entertainment Weekly

Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women,Various Artists,Smithsonian Folkways,Folk & Traditional,Native American,Pop,United States of America
Heartbeat, Vol. 2: More Voices Of First Nations Women
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Women who drum. . .
Heartbeat, Vol. 2: More Voices Of First Nations Women
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Native AmericanNative American | North America | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
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  1. Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women

ASIN: B000007N6W
Release Date: 1998-06-16

Tracks:

  1. Coming Out Song - Bernice Torrez
  2. Lahuyay - Bernice Torrez
  3. Feather Dance Song - Bernice Torrez
  4. Women's Honor Song - Tzo'kam
  5. Gathering Song - Tzo'kam
  6. Children's Dance - Mary Youngblood
  7. Ellangluteng - Mary Stachelrodt
  8. War Song - Elena Charles & Mary Stachelrodt
  9. Wabakii Bezhig - Jani Lauzon
  10. Ah Hum Mum Ma - Tudjaat
  11. Humma Ha Ba Ba - Tudjaat
  12. Kajusita (My Ship Comes In) - Tudjaat
  13. Igo - Wabanoag Singers
  14. Echoes - Mary Youngblood
  15. War Mothers Song - Mary Ann Anquoe
  16. Encouragement Song - Sissy Goodhouse
  17. Girl's Song For Her Grandmother - Dorothy Whitehorse Delaune
  18. Girl Hunting For Her Boyfriend - Dorothy Whitehorse Delaune
  19. Lullaby - Dorothy Whitehorse Delaune
  20. Honoring Song For Young Man Afraid Of His Horses - Nellie Two Bulls
  21. Singers' Honor Song - Crying Woman Singers
  22. Potter's Bull - Laura Wallace
  23. Beautiful Mountain - Laura Wallace
  24. Welcome Home - Sharon Burch
  25. Trail Of Life - Sharon Burch
  26. Tuhvanga Bui Wahnay - Judy Trejo
  27. Hey Wuhui - Judy Trejo
  28. Wovoka - Judy Trejo
  29. Tears For Kientepoos - Mary Youngblood
  30. The Musician Who Became A Bear: A Tribute To Pepper - Joy Harjo & Poetic Justice

Album Description

The Highly acclaimed 1995 Smithsonian Folkways release, Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women, introduced the public to a rare and dynamic but little-known Native American music. This new recording offers more material traditionally sung by tribal women and music that is ordinarily sung or played by man, but recently performed by women as well. Heartbeat 2 includes social and ceremonial dance songs, war, honor, and story songs from Native North America, as well as music in contemporary styles, including flute songs, poetry set jazz, and pop-oriented folk song. Produced in collaboration with the National Musuem of American History.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Women who drum. . . .......2007-04-04

A wonderful accompaniment to ceremony, and a fine follow-up to Vol. I
Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding CD
  • Makes my heart beat
  • I love this CD!
 Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Native AmericanNative American | North America | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | North America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
North AmericaNorth America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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  5. Peace & Power: Best of Joanne Shenandoah

ASIN: B000001DKR
Release Date: 1995-06-20

Tracks:

  1. Mother Earth - Six Nations Women Singers
  2. Bingo Song - Six Nations Women Singers
  3. Ho Way Hey Yo - Six Nations Women Singers
  4. Fish Dance Song - Joanne Shenandoah
  5. I May Want A Man - Joanne Shenandoah
  6. Taos Courting Flute Song - Lillian Rainer
  7. Lakota Flute Song - Georgia Wettlin-larsen
  8. Ojibwa Love Charm Song - Georgia Wettlin-larsen
  9. Ojibwa Love Song - Georgia Wettlin-larsen
  10. War Mothers' Song - Anita Anqoe George
  11. Bunny Hop Dance - Mary Ann Meanus & Verbena Green
  12. Stick Game Song - Mary Ann Meanus & Verbena Green
  13. Navajo Riding Song - Lillian Rainer
  14. Let 'Em Talk - Sweethearts Of Navajoland
  15. One Woman's Man - Sweethearts Of Navajoland
  16. Lizzard, His Song - Nancy Richardson
  17. Panther, Her Song - Nancy Richardson
  18. Kick Dance Song - Nancy Richardson
  19. Spotted Fawn Dance - Nancy Richardson
  20. The Mice And The Bad Angel - Betty Mae Jumper
  21. Turtle's Song To The Wolf - Betty Mae Jumper
  22. Glitter Nights - Geraldine Barney
  23. Tsidii-Bird - Geraldine Barney
  24. Honor Song For An Older Sister - Poldine Carlo
  25. World War II Honor Song - Poldine Carlo
  26. Blessing Song - Corelia Bowannie & Arliss Luna
  27. Ange'in - Tewa Indian Women's Chior
  28. Holy, Holy, Holy - Tewa Indian Women's Chior
  29. Beautiful Mansion In The Sky - Betty Mae Jumper
  30. Hallelujah - Betty Mae Jumper
  31. Going Home - Ulali
  32. Mother - Ulali
  33. Northern Lights - Crying Woman Singers
  34. Starwalker - Buffy Sainte-Marie

Album Description

Powerful living music from Native women in the United States and Canada includes performances rarely heard beyond these artists' communities. Ceremonial and social songs traditionally sung by women, other music now performed by women, and material that combines traditional and contemporary themes and musical forms. 34 selections present a seamless range of solo, choral, and instrumental pieces, forming pulsating and driving music, the heart of Indian Country. "A majestic offering." -Entertainment Weekly

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding CD.......2004-01-06

This CD is a must if you enjoy Native American music, dance and culture. Although most of the material is relatively short, it allows the CD to be filled with music representing almost every region or "culture area" of North America and a wide range of styles and periods, from contemporary to traditional and pretty much everything in between. Again, as I said this is excellent for authentic Native American music, but you should really be aware of what to expect before rushing out to get this CD. Powwow music can be rough on western ears at first. Once you get used to it though you'll really like it.

Theres a couple songs by the contemporary artists like Ulali (Cherokee) and Joanne Shenandoah (Iroquois) on here which are really great to listen to, along with Lakhota and Pueblo flute songs, love songs of the Ojibwa, social dances of the Iroquois and traditional Dine (Navajo) and Pueblo songs. Beyond that, theres also some more unusual and obscure stuff, like Betty Mae Jumper (former chief of the Seminole Nation of Florida) performing traditional Seminole songs and gospel, and Nancy Richardson (Karok IIRC) performing several songs of the Indians of northern California, including the Kick Dance which was used to initiate shaman.

Theres lots more too, including a Buffy Sainte-Marie's interesting (but quite enjoyable) mix of northern Plains style music with modern pop/rock. Overall, I cannot recommend this CD enough. Even though it only dwells on a small part of Native American music (that performed by women and even then limited to North America) it still does a wonderful job of sampling the diversity. More obscure stuff, such as that of the Nations of California and the Southeast, is included alongside contemporary and traditional music of the Plains, the Southwest and the north, so theres a really good mix. Obviously not everything was covered, but its still a nice introduction. Check it out.

5 out of 5 stars Makes my heart beat.......2002-01-07

This is a great recording. From traditional to contemporary, it keeps your feet moving. Going Home is awesome. I've worn out the cassete tape I bought a few years ago, so now it's on to the c.d.!

5 out of 5 stars I love this CD!.......2000-03-19

Highly recommended! I don't know how I found it but I did and I really enjoy listening to it. There is nothing else like it and it will introduce you to many musicians and singers, including the amazing contemoprary group Ulali.

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