Tribal Songs of the American Indian

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The editors at the Madacy label did a nice job with this collection in choosing stirring, beautiful traditional music from various Native American cultures. Liner notes would have helped explain the significance and context of the different songs, but even without them the performances are highly enjoyable. Included are chants and dances from the Cherokee, Navaho, Sioux, and Comanche nations as well as a "Rain Chant," "Burial Chant," "Hunter's Chant," and other songs whose origins are not identified. Most of the songs present strong unison male voices backed by a large ceremonial drum. However, the whistles far in the background of "Dance of the Sun God" and "Chieftain Dance" add a delicate counterpoint, effectively evoking the mysteries of the natural world, the next world, and the meeting of the two. --Bob Tarte

Tribal Songs of the American Indian,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Int'l & World Music,Native American,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: great for homeschooling! Not excited Many repeat songs The "S" word... authentic music

Tribal Songs of the American Indian Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Native American | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Native American | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Authentic Native American Music Ceremonial & War Dances Authentic Music of the American Indian Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow 1999 (2001 GRAMMY WINNER) ASIN: B000000L31 Release Date: 1996-02-09

Tracks:

1. Hunter's Chant
2. Great Sioux War Chant
3. Dance Of The Sun God
4. Spiritual Dance Of The Mountian
5. Dance Chant Of The Lillies
6. Dance Of Skybird
7. Chieftain Dance
8. Commanches War Dance
9. Cherokee Dance Of Spirits
10. Great Rockies Fire Chant
11. Rain Chant
12. Thunder And Lightning Dance Of The Navajo
13. War Dance Of The Nations
14. Tribal Dance Of Warriors
15. Great Spirit Of The Nite
16. Burial Chant
17. Songs Of Harvest
18. Tribal Corn Dance Of Sioux

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The editors at the Madacy label did a nice job with this collection in choosing stirring, beautiful traditional music from various Native American cultures. Liner notes would have helped explain the significance and context of the different songs, but even without them the performances are highly enjoyable. Included are chants and dances from the Cherokee, Navaho, Sioux, and Comanche nations as well as a "Rain Chant," "Burial Chant," "Hunter's Chant," and other songs whose origins are not identified. Most of the songs present strong unison male voices backed by a large ceremonial drum. However, the whistles far in the background of "Dance of the Sun God" and "Chieftain Dance" add a delicate counterpoint, effectively evoking the mysteries of the natural world, the next world, and the meeting of the two. --Bob Tarte

Customer Reviews:

great for homeschooling!.......2007-01-19

we listened to this CD while learning about Native Americans. it is great because each song has a purpose.
plus the song list describes what song was sung for each festival.

Not excited.......2006-01-16

In search of a better understanding of the essence of Native American cremonial music, I found myself quite dissapointed on hearing this CD. Reading each song title as I went. I discovered the same two songs repeating over and over, as the titles changed. This CD does a disservice to Native American culture by not properly crediting the tribal origin of each song.

Many repeat songs.......2005-07-28

This CD does have authentic Native American Indian Music but many of the songs just repeat with different titles. There are 2 songs that are copied 4 times each # 2,4,6,8 and 3,5,7,13 and 2 songs which are copied twice #15,17 and 9,12. Better bet for your money is Authentic Native American Music.

The "S" word..........2004-08-02

Not only this includes public SI releases for Native American social and ceremonial dances as any other recording (in the EXACT order), but it renames them in a wicked fashion!!!!!

Other than that, few track simply repeat!

Definitely worth sparing your money for something different!

PS.: I would rate 0 stars, but this thing won't let me

authentic music.......2001-07-10

I ordered this for a class of young students. I needed an authentic example of native american music and found it in this cd. The best aspect of the cd were the various selections from many different tribes. The kids enjoyed it, and I was pleased to find that it was not a bastardization of native american music as so many others have been in the past.

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