Review: Traditional Voices

Part of the Canyon Records Vintage Collection, Traditional Voices - Historic Recordings of Traditional Native American Music is a collection drawn from Canyon recordings made in the 1950's and early 1960's of various artists.  The sound quality varies from song to song, but overall the production and quality is high.  The music includes rare songs by historically important singers from over twenty tribes of the United States and Canada, offering a unique glimpse into the rich and varied tribal cultures of Native America through their songs and dances.  This is one of my favorite Canyon Records for several reasons.  The first is a bit more personal, as it reminds me of some important people who have played a unique and guiding role in my life.  Over seventy minutes long and containing 30 songs, the album is long ... another reason why I Love It.  The roughness and raw edge of the music is another favorite quality.  There is a sentiment that is captured, a truth preserved.  The liner notes provide a detailed source of information about each song, as well as the history Canyon Records.  The album preserves an important historical integrity ... Highly recommended

Get a taste of Traditional Voices by visiting Canyon Records.  Be sure to listen with a forgiving ear.  Many of these tracks have remained untouched to preserve them just as they were when they were originally recorded. 

Track Listings

1. Acoma Song Of The Sky City - Ed Lee Natay

2. Taos Pueblo Horse Tail Dance - Fred Romero

3. Zuni Buffalo Dance - L. Shebaba, Mallon, Ray Gasper

4. Tewa-'The Prisoner Song' - Leo Lacapa, Valentino Lacapa

5. Hopi Basket Dance - David Taliewiftema, Hopi Singers

6. Hopi Butterfly Dance - Harvey Lomawaima And His Dancers

7. Navajo Gift Dance Song - Joe Lee Of Lukachukai And Singers

8. Navajo Yei-Be-Chai Chant - Grey Mountain Yei-Be-Chai Team

9. Ute Bear Dance Song - Bert Redd, Mrs. Bert Redd, Eddie Box, James Mills

10. Apache-'The Mescalero Trail' - Murphy Cassa

11. Apache Mountain Spirit Dance - Charlie Hoffman, San Carlos Apaches

12. Pima-'Mountain By The Sea' - Traditional Voices-Various Artists

13. Tohono O'odham-'Song Of The Green Rainbow' - Big Field Villagers

14. Peyote Ceremonial Song - Johnny Buffalo (Bannock)

15. Shawnee Stomp Dance - Little Axe Singers

16. Shawnee-Four Corners - Little Axe Singers

17. Kiowa Round Dance - William Koomsa, Sr., Kiowa Singers

18. Kiowa Medium Fast War Dance - William Koomsa, Sr., Kiowa Singers

19. Fast Southern Cheyenne War Dance - Cheyenne Dave Group: T. Nightwalker, D. Osage, Alberta Whiteskunk, Nellie Whiteskunk

20. Southern Cheyenne-Oklahoma Round Dance - Cheyenne Dave Group: Alfrich Heap Of Birds, John Washee, Chyenne Dave, Alberta Whiteskunk,...

21. Ponca Hethushka Dance - Chief Spotted Back Hamilton (Omaha )

22. Omaha Hethushka Dance - Chief Spotted Back Hamilton

23. Pawnee Hand Game Song - Lawrence Good Fox, Lawrence Murie

24. Arikara-'We're In This World A Short Time' - Arikara Singers Of Parshall, North Dakota: Ralph Wells, Jr., Ralph Wells III, Emanuel Wells,...

25. Arikara-Bloody Knife's Warrior Song - Arikara Singers Of Parshall, North Dakota: Ralph Wells, Jr., Ralph Wells III, Emanuel Wells,...

26. Dakota/Assiniboine Montana Grass Dance Song - Ft. Peck Sioux Singers

27. Northern Cheyenne Sun Dance Song - Phillip Whiteman, Tom Wooden Legs, Gilbert White Dirt, Harvey Whitman, Ross Teeth,...

28. Northern Arapaho Fast Wolf Dance - Otto Hungary, White O. Goggles, Helen Crispin, Francis Goggles, Rose Moss

29. Crow Owl Dance Song - Donald Deer Nose

30. Lakota Love Song - Oglala Sioux Singers: William Horncloud, Ben Sitting Up, Frank Afraid Of Horses