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Native American Music

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Fire Crow
Artist: Joseph Fire Crow
Tribe: Cheyenne, North
The tradition of his people and the warrior society he belongs to are very important to Joseph. This is evident in the music he creates, be it his wonderful vocals or his passionate flute playing. Joseph only plays flutes crafted by his own hands.

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Heart of the World
Artist: Mary Youngblood
Tribe: Aleut/Seminole
The next evolution of Mary Youngblood’s original sound promises to take listeners to places they have never been with the Native American flute. Colorful, poignant, and textured.

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Animal Totems II
Artist: Arvel Bird
Tribe: Paiute
Arvel's fans have eagerly awaited this sequel to Animal Totems. Animal Totems 2 contains 12 songs with 3 bonus tracks. Arvel "left the continent" to find a very powerful animal to give the CD more balance. This CD, just as his concerts, will provide a musical experience that is beyond genre — an integration of southwest music, jazz, and classical new music.

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Sacred Spirit
Artist: Various Artists
Tribe: Intertribal
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

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Spiritlands
Artist: John Huling
Tribe: Native Heart
Native American flutes, ancient pan flutes, Indian drums & a host of instruments call to you with melody and emotion while whispering winds, gentle rains, distant thunder & various animals murmur in the distance. Both beautiful & inspirational, these "Musical Visions" as Huling calls them, are based upon ancient Native American stories & legends from the southwestern United States. A real bonus is Huling's self authored liner notes. With each unique song progressively calming the spirit, you will be drawn into a restful world of peace & tranquility.

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Canyon Trilogy
Artist: R. Carlos Nakai
Tribe: Dine/Ute
Using digital technology, Nakai creates the sound of the cedar flute echoing in the canyons and valleys of the vast Southwest. Seventeen free flowing compositions soothe the spirit and carry the listener to the far realms of the imagination. Four Winds #1 bestseller!

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Walela
Artist: Walela
Tribe: Cherokee
Walela is the Cherokee word for “hummingbird” and the symbol of inspiration for this family of singers. Compelling and inspirational, this debut eloquently brings the energy and spirit of their Cherokee ancestors. The exquisite beauty of Walela distinguishes this spirited album as an unprecedented recording of contemporary Native American music.

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Night Tree
Artist: Nicole
Tribe: Lakota
"Night Tree", is the long awaited follow-up to Nicole's debut release 'Passion Spirit.' Nicole is best known as the charismatic flutist for the contemporary Native American group 'Brule,' named as the 2002 "Group of the Year" by the Native American Music Association. Night Tree includes 12 original compositions that feature Nicole's unique, powerful, and haunting flute.

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One Holy Night
Artist: Red Nativity
Tribe: Lakota
This is a unique and exciting presentation of Holiday music that is destined to become a winter favorite for many seasons to come.

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Arvel Bird and One Nation
Artist: Arvel Bird/One Nation
Tribe: Paiute
From eclectic backgrounds, these 4 solo recording artists have come together to create a world beat sound that embraces their diverse origins…Apache, Cherokee, Pauite, Greek, Scottish & Irish. Arvel Bird & One Nation is a rockin' multi-cultural group that is like nothing you've ever heard with the violin as the lead instrument & Native drum as the heartbeat.

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Orenda
Artist: Joanne Shenandoah
Tribe: Oneida
Primarily rooted in Iroquois tradition, but influenced by Indian Nations as far away as Central America and Northern Canada, this music is derived from indigenous social dance and ceremonial songs. Beautiful harmonies of Joanne and Lawrence Laughing.

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Passion Spirit
Artist: Nicole
Tribe: Lakota
As a member of the popular group Brule', Nicole has become a pioneer bringing the classical flute into Native American music. Her debut instrumental release features haunting and beautiful original songs that intertwine elements of R&B, pop, and dance music.

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Sanctuary
Artist: R. Carlos Nakai
Tribe: Dine/Ute
The solo Native flute speaks to the heart with an eloquence unmatched by any other instrument. This collection includes selections featuring the rich voice of the bass cedar flute in addition to the graceful voice of the standard flute performed by the multi-Grammy nominee, R. Carlos Nakai. This 2003 release is comprised of all new songs.

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Star People
Artist: Brule
Tribe: Lakota
Seamlessly blending melodies from Lakota tradition with modern electronica elements, Brule's style is nothing short of cutting edge. STAR PEOPLE is based on the Lakota legend of creation & the belief that the tribe originated from the stars. The pieces are mainly upbeat with a strong pop/rock edge that incorporates flute, piano, keyboard and a steady beat. Produced Douglas Spotted Eagle

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Tatanka
Artist: AIRO
Tribe: Lakota
"Tatanka", the first release by AIRO, pushes the envelope to encompass more styles, sounds, and genres of music. This fun, upbeat album is the first release of what is to become a two-part series that will tell the story of the buffalo from before man, to its relationship with the American Indians, and through its near extinction due to the westward expansion across the plains. Featuring Brule.

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Tear of the Moon
Artist: Coyote Oldman
Tribe: Native Heart
Michael Allen's primitive flutes & flowing compositions are processed simultaneously by Michael Allen's specialized audio equipment & techniques. The result is a beautiful tapestry of sound that soothes the spirit as only true art can do.

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Touch the Sweet Earth
Artist: Sharon Burch
Tribe: Navajo
In the beautiful Navajo language, Sharon Burch performs original songs that are contemporary expressions of traditional ways. Her singing is a musical “walk in beauty.” CD Review rated this album “9/9.” A 1996 NAIRD Indie Awards winner.

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We The People
Artist: Brule
Tribe: Lakota
A tribal gathering of music that takes you on a spiritual journey. "We the People" is the musical voice of the people that are the original stewards of this great land. Share their proud heritage on this uplifting recording.

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Wind River
Artist: Andrew Vasquez
Tribe: Kiowa/Apache
The pure tones of Andrew Vasquez’s flute are backed by a unique ensemble sound. The result is a percussive and melodic delight.

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Sacred Spirit II
Artist: Various Artists
Tribe: Intertribal
Chants and dances of the Native Americans. 1995’s critically acclaimed multi-million seller is now joined by the official follow-up album. This album successfully combines ancient Native American ceremonial chants with modern instrumental arrangements through a cycle of wisdom, reverence, and rebirth.

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