Traditional Voices / Various Traditional Voices / Various CD

Since 1951, Canyon Records Productions has specialized in the production and distribution of traditional and contemporary Native American music. This collection is drawn from Canyon recordings made in the 1950's and early 1960's and includes rare songs by historically important singers from over twenty tribes of the United States and Canada. It offers a unique glimpse into the rich and varied tribal cultures of Native America through their songs and dances. Includes detailed liner notes.

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