Black Turtle Island

About the Artist
Musician (Singer/Songwriter/Keyboards), Ethno-Astronomer and Craftswoman, Tchiya Amet was born August 5, and raised on the South Side of Chicago, IL. Her ancestral heritage resembles a patchwork quilt: She is First Nations including Black Cherokee and Blackfoot. Her way of living reflects the Wisdom of the Ancient Ones from the Four Directions.

Tchiya has played in Irie Jane, One Nation, the Presidents, World Tribe, Karison, Dogon Sirius, Isaac Haile Selassie and Joanna Marie. Y2K: Tchiya Amet & the Light House Band toured recently with the Spirit of Bob Marley Festival Tour. 2001 they traveled to both coasts: Spring 2001 to St. Petersburg, FL for the Seminole Tribe "Discover Native America Pow Wow". Summer found them out West at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Roots Mountain Fest in Tonasket, WA and Reggae on the River. Other festivals & cultural events include: World One Day in El Cerrito, CA., Houston Women's Festival, Austin Jazz Festival, Alamo Community Garden Festival, the Austin I.S.D. Pow Wow and Healing Bloody Island Concert at Robinson Rancheria (Pomo Indian Rez).

Fall of 2002 Tchiya Amet & the Light House Band had the opportunity to perform at Monterey Bay Reggae Fest, One Root Festival, and San Francisco Reggae in the Park.

Her early influences include Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Freedom Fighters, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Sade, Patrice Rushen, Brenda Russell, Fela, Sun Ra, Gregory Isaacs, Burnin' Spear, Cesaria Evora, Abyssinians, Misti and Roots, and Steel Pulse.

Tchiya has been homeschooling her daughters since they were born. The curriculum at Arbol de Vida Homeschool has included: Yoga, Math, Astronomy/Astrology, Music, Art, Science of Living and Natural Health, Indigenous Rights, Sovereign America, Vegan Cooking, Environmental Studies, Soccer, Sewing, Drama, Homeschoolers' Social Club and Culture Studies. Her many passions include Hiking, Swimming in Spring Water, Jogging, Fancy Shawl Dancing, Organic Gardening, Hemp for Peace, Calendar Reform and Watermelon. In her "free" time, Tchiya enjoys sharing her research on Cultural Astronomy and Yoga with people of all ages.

Product Description
A musical tribute to the Black Indians of Turtle Island, featuring the poetry of some of its great leaders, and the teachings of Ancient Cultures. With influencing rhythms ranging from roots rock reggae, rock steady, ska, and dancehall to Afro-Cuban, this collection is a treat for your mind, soul & feet!. Rabbit People is an original song written and sung in Cherokee. Jah, Music and You is a duet sung with songwriter JJ "BMX" Richards.

Black Turtle Island,Tchiya Amet,Milky Way Records

Average customer rating: cosmic soup for the soul ! Ancient wisdom meets timeless music

Black Turtle Island Tchiya Amet Manufacturer: Milky Way Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rise Again Truth ASIN: B0000AKMY8 Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

1. The One
2. Ani Tsisdu/ Rabbit People
3. My Clan
4. Lluvia
5. Institution
6. Saturn's Return
7. Tree of Life
8. World Peace
9. Jah, Music & You
10. I've Known Rivers
11. Fountain of Love
12. Science of Love

Album Description

A musical tribute to the Black Indians of Turtle Island, featuring the poetry of some of its great leaders, and the teachings of Ancient Cultures. With influencing rhythms ranging from roots rock reggae, rock steady, ska, and dancehall to Afro-Cuban, this collection is a treat for your mind, soul & feet!. Rabbit People is an original song written and sung in Cherokee. Jah, Music and You is a duet sung with songwriter JJ "BMX" Richards.

Customer Reviews:

cosmic soup for the soul !.......2003-12-07

Tchiya's music is regularly featured on my online radio station "Acoustic Paradise" that broadcasts via live365.com.
Beautiful voice, catchy rhythms, lyrics that will blow your mind ! JUST ADD HEADPHONES !

Ancient wisdom meets timeless music.......2003-07-18

With the long awaited follow up to her award winning and highly acclaimed first release, Rise Again Truth, Tchiya's sophmore effort, Black Turtle Island, distinguishes her as one of the foremost talents in the World Music genre. Drawing from a diverse pallete of cultural influences, Black Turtle Island bears the fruit of spiritual consciousness and social awareness while furnishing the listener with a plethora of fresh and original "riddims". If you enjoyed Rise Again Truth, you will be similarly impressed and inspired by the combination of songwriting and superb musicianship. Not only does Black Turtle Island pay tribute to many of the great historical figures of the last two centuries, but its timeless musical anthems lay the foundation for a return to the positive and uplifting origins of reggae. Music sweet, music dread, music lion!

Average customer rating:

Laments & Dances-Music from the folk Traditions Manufacturer: Music Masters Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000FSD Release Date: 1994-10-11

Tracks:

1. A Little Prelude For Brabizon - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Turtle Island Str Qt
2. The Father's Lament And Dance - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Turtle Island Str Qt
3. Carolan's Concerto - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Turtle Island Str Qt
4. Lord Galwey's Lament And The Cleric's Dance - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Turtle Island Str Qt
5. Reeling - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Turtle Island Str Qt
6. O Waly, Waly - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Sally Rogers
7. The Ash Grove - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Sally Rogers
8. The Salley Gardens - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Sally Rogers
9. Sweet Polly Oliver - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Sally Rogers
10. No Feathers On This Frog - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo
11. Sonata Fantasia - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo
12. Three Straws - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo
13. Ashokan Farewell - Jay Unger/Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
14. The Gentle Earl - Jay Unger/Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
15. Long Time Ago - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
16. The Dodger - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
17. Simple Gifts - Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
18. Hvem Kan Saile? - Jay Unger/Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
19. Pal Sine Honer - Jay Unger/Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
20. Planxty Irwin - Jay Unger/Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers
21. O'Carolan's Farewell To Music - Jay Unger/Newman & Oltman Gtr Duo/Salley Rogers

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Rock Music

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