Voices Across the Canyon, Vol. 5 (2001)

About this title: Canyon Records has been producing recordings of traditional and contemporary Native American music for 50 years. This compilation is the fifth of its kind in the label's history. It is a varied and uneven collection of music from Canyon releases. There are some big names in the field here. Label heavy-hitter R. Carlos Nakai appears on two tracks, as does Robert Tree Cody. Sharon Burch, Delphine Tsinajinnie, and powwow stars the Black Lodge Singers also contribute tracks. Multiculturalism and pan-tribalism are the orders of the day on this release. Flutist Cody combines his talents with ... read more

Tracks:

1. Song for the Morning Star
2. Encuentro
3. Cheii Littleben's Line Dance Song [Tsinajinnie]
4. We Are Here [Burch]
5. Hush My Darling [Begaye]
6. Aspen Wind [Clipman/Nakai/Eaton]
7. P'jilasi [Pike]
8. Traditional Song
9. Crossroads [Cody/Yxayotl]
10. Priute Stich Game Song
11. Word Up [Hamilton/Young Bird]
12. Come on My Darlin'

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.