Cry From The Earth / Var Cry From The Earth / Var CD

This album is representative of the vast variety of American Indian music found across the United States and Canada. A complement to the book of the same name by John Bierhorst, this collection delineates the different regional musical styles in North America (including the Northwestern Coast, the Great Basin, the Plains, and the Eastern Woodlands) and explores the close relationship between music and culture.

1. Paddling Song 2. Raven Song 3. To Quiet a Raging Storm 4. It Was a Very Lovely Day When the Water Was Calm 5. Night Chant 6. Father, Have Pity on Me 7. Yellow Light from Sun Is Streaming 8. Sleep Song 9. Wildcat Dance 10. One Wind 11. Love Song 12. Drum Dance 13. Pleasure Dance 14. Dance Song 15. Lullaby 16. Lullaby 17. The Elf's Song 18. Power Song of the Eagle 19. Dream Song 20. Flute Ceremony 21. Clear the Way 22. Farewell to the Warriors 23. Song for a Woman Who Was Brave in War 24. Flute Call 25. Lonesome Flute 26. I Have Found My Lover 27. Flute Song 28. Mourning Song for a Brother 29. Inviting-In Dance Song 30. When I Met Him Approaching 31. Peyote Song 32. Methodist Hymn 33. Kiowa Gourd Dance