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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 |
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In the early morning of August 29th, 1997 Alert Bay awoke to the news that the Big House (Gukwdzi) was on fire. Many people came from their homes to observe the devastating scene taking place. This CD was concieved out of the need to raise funds for the continued operating costs and maintenance fo the Alert Bay Gukwdzi. |
Art Napoleon "Miyoskamin" has been nominated for Best Aboriginal Recording (Western Canadian Music Awards). Napoloen was also nominated for Best Songwriter and Best Folk Album at the first annual Aboriginal People's Choice Awards. |
Sandy Scofield is a Metis (of Saulteaux and Cree descent) artist/composer
based in Vancouver. Her most recent release, Ketwam won the 2003
Western Canadian Music Award in Aboriginal music, and Best Folk
Album and Best Production in the 2003 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. |
Yekawid is a Kwakwaka'wakw artist born on Gilford Island, BC. He is a
member of the Musgamagw Tribe of Kingcome Inlet, and has become a
dancer, accomplished craftsman, inspired composer, and a lead singer of
his tribe's potlaches. He is on a mission to restore culture, honor,
integrity, and respect in the spirit of his ancestors, and ensure that
his people will once again become the proprietors of their own songs,
dances and art. |
Since time immemorial the people of The Sky Clan have lived on the banks of the Skeena River. Songs, dances, totem poles, crest, and stories support the foundation of respect in which their culture is based. The songs on this recording belong to The House of Haxbegwootxw of the Fire Weed Clan, and are dedicated to the memory of their ancestors
who through their wisdom, time, and patience have held on to and passed these songs down through the generations by oral traditions (adawak) so that next generation could use them wisely and share them. |
Thirteen years ago, the cry of the native Cedar Flute penetrated Luella's heart to it's inner depths. She picked up a flute, and invited life to play through her as a healing and meditation tool. Reunited is a weaving of Mother Nature's glorious sounds, chimes, vocals, crystal singing bowls, all accompanying the Native Cedar Flutes melodies. All songs sung and played are inspired in the moment and not repeated. |
Gaining Strength is a collection of traditional songs from the 'Namgis Nation. These are songs are inspired from prayer, gatherings, animate environment and the inanimate spirit world; all inspired by the rich traditional ways of 'Namgis people. |
Native Canadian flautist Daniel Crane's haunting and meditative style
is featured on this impressive collection of compositions and
arrangements based on traditional Dakota/Lakota themes. Daniel's
Tsuu-Tína name is Bearcoat, which symbolizes strength and warmth.
Guided by his grandfathers, he carefully fashioned his own wooden
flute. Carrying on the tradition today, Daniel performs and offers
workshops to many who want learn about the songs, dances, ceremonies,
art, and traditional wooden flute of the First Nations people. |
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