For the Native peoples of northern Saskatchewan and Alberta, the cold months of winter are Round Dance times. People gather from near and far to attend these traditional social dances that last through the night. Filled with humor and good feelings, the songs that accompany the dance feature soaring vocals, and the steady rhythmic pulse of the hand drum. Recorded live, the Northern Cree Singers of Alberta, one of the most respected Pow-Wow groups in the U.S. and Canada, host one of the largest Round Dances in North America. Featuring the finest Round Dance singers, Northern Cree bring another hip-shaking, hand-swinging recording of their acclaimed Round Dance series.
Northern Cree has always excited the world of Pow-wow music with their singing and songmaking abilities. Recorded live that the 1991 Fort Dushesne, Utah Pow-Wow, this exciting collection of songs demonstrates why Northern Cree has been on of the elite groups for almost two decades.
The Northern Cree Singers of Saddle Lake, Alberta, Canada are one of the top-ranked pow-wow drums in North America. Their unique style of songs and their explosive energy keep them in high demand as a host drum and a favorite of many dancers, singers and pow-wow enthusiasts. Recorded live at Poundmaker's Lodge in Alberta, this recording captures one of their most intense performances to date.
Recorded live at the Kamloops Pow-Wow in British Columbia, Canada, this recording captures the inspiring energy of the Northern Cree Singers of Saddle Lake, Alberta, one of the most respected drum groups in pow-wow country. This collection of their most recent songs sees them at their best, singing with an intensity that keeps dancers and pow-wow enthusiasts wanting more.
Hailing from Saddle Lake, Alberta the Northern Cree Singers have created a sound all their own. Grounded deeply in their traditional Cree ways, their singing and drumming has carried them to all corners of pow-wow country. This album, recorded live at the July-amsh Pow-Wow in Post Falls, Idaho, captures them at the height of their powers and includes an original song composed for the major motion picture Grey Owl.
This Canadian supergroup's powerful singing resonates throughout the heart of pow-wow country, making dancers move to the beat and people sit up and listen. With this exciting live recording, their thirteenth, Northern Cree makes it clear they're "Here to Stay." Recorded live at the 11th Annual Snow Mountain Pow-Wow near Las Vegas, Nevada.
Veterans of the pow-wow trail, Northern Cree astounds listeners and dancers wherever they perform with their championship signing and drumming. Recorded live is their hometown of Saddle Lake, Alberta, this collection of intertribal songs showcase the raw energy that makes pow-wow dancers and enthusiasts remember the name NORTHERN CREE.
At today's contest pow-wows, whenever dancers face off in competition, drum groups must sing a variety of specialty songs as well as intertribal songs. Each dance category can require two songs with the first in a standard rhythms and the second in a varied rhythm. These second songs, often with sudden stops and tricky rhythms, allow the dancers to show off their winning moves and virtuosity. This recording captures Northern Cree performing their best second songs including their latest Crow Hop, Sneak Up, Slide Step, Chicken Dance, Southern style Fancy Dance songs and a special Round Dance. Featuring Northern Cree's powerful singing and trademark songmaking skills, this collection will dazzle pow-wow fans and keep dancers on their toes.
With this recording, two of pow-wow's most popular groups, one a Northern style group and another singing in the style of the Southern Plains are featured side by side. For the last two decades, Northern Cree from Saddle Lake, Alberta have been regarded as one of pow-wow's top singing groups blending energetic singing with original songs. Coming from Pawnee, Oklahoma, Young Bird has been blazing their way throughout the pow-wow trail, thrilling dancers and audiences with their championship Southern-style singing.
For nearly two decades the Northern Cree have taken their singing and drumming to all corners of pow-wow country and beyond. Grammy-nominated Northern Cree continues their well-respected tradition with this powerful live recording made on their home reserve in Saddle Lake, Alberta.
Two Time GRAMMY nominee Northern Cree has established themselves as one of the most respected pow-wow groups over the last two decades. Firmly rooted in the traditions of their Cree people, they sing from the heart and soul and bring incredible energy to their championship contemporary style singing. Singing live in their hometown of Saddle Lake, Alberta, their signing captivates, moves and astounds. Let is rezonate...
Nikamo - the Cree word meaning "Sing!" - is what Northern Cree has done so well for over two decades. Firmly grounded in their Plains Cree culture, they sing with an intensity and commitment that has resonated throughout all Native North America. Feel the thunder and the beauty of this multi-award winning pow-wow drum group from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
With spine-tingling singing anchored by the beat of the drum, two-time Grammy nominee Northern Cree is one of North America's greatest pow-wow drum groups. With highly-charged style, they sing from the heart of their Plains Cree culture, thrilling listeners and inspiring Native peoples everywhere.
Recorded live at the Friendship Pow-Wow in Lummi, Washington, the Northern Cree Singers of Canada capture all the energy of the pow-wow in their vibrant singing. This album was a 1996 NAIRD Indie Awards finalist.
