Northern Cree and Friends - Vol. 1, Round Dance Songs Recorded Live (CR-6350)
For the Cree peoples of northern Saskatchewan and Alberta, the cold months of winter are round dance times. People from near and far gather for these traditional social dances held indoors that last through the night. Filled with humor and good feelings, the songs that accompany the dance utilize soaring vocals set to the vibrant pulse of hand drums. With this recording, the Northern Cree Singers of Alberta host a round dance featuring some of Canada's finest round dance singers. Songs & artists include: Northern Cree, Big River Cree, Logan Alexis Singers, Blackstone, Little Island Cree,Northern Cree, Gordon McGilvery, Fly-In-Eagle, Eya-Hey-Nakoda.
TRACKS:
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1. Checkstop (5:23)
- Northern Cree
2. Straight Song (4:14)
- Big River Cree
3. The Creator (4:50)
- Logan Alexis Singers
4. My Baby Boy (3:26)
- Blackstone
5. Indian Country (3:56)
- Little Island Cree
6. Never Ever (3:17)
- Northern Cree
7. Me and Northern Cree (5:38)
- Gordan McGilvery with Northern Cree
8. Bay Watch Babies (4:17)
- Fly-In-Eagle
9. For You Dad (3:53)
- Eya-Hey-Nakoda
10. Grab Your Bags (5:20)
- Gordan McGilvery with Northern Cree
Take your place in the dance circle and experience a night of friendship and fun as Northern Cree and some of their best friends bring you the latest and greatest round dance songs. You'll discover for yourself how Canadians keep warm during their long winter nights as they sing and dance to the infectious beat of the round dance. From the Louis Bull Reserve in Alberta, this live recording captures all the excitement, sounds and humor of one of the largest round dances held in North America.
For the Cree 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. On this recording, the Northern Cree Singers of Alberta, one of the most respected pow-wow groups in the U.S. and Canada, host a round dance featuring some of Canada's finest round dance singers. This "live" recording captures all the sounds, humor and lively singing of one of the largest round dances held in North America.
For the Native peoples of northern Saskatchewan and Alberta, winter is round dance time. 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 vocals soaring to the rhythmic pulse of the hand drum. On this "live" recording, the Northern Cree Singers, one of the most respected pow-wow groups in North America, host one of the largest round dances held. The sounds of Canada's finest round dance singers will make your feet slide and your hips sway the night away!
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. On this "live" recording 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. Listen as the songs of Canada's finest round dance singers warm the heart during those long winter nights.
For the Native peoples of northern Saskatchewan and Alberta, the cold months of winter is Round Dance time. With soaring vocals set to the steady beat of the hand drum, these social songs reflect themes of love, heartbreak and the amusing side of relationships. Recorded live, the Northern Cree Singers, one of the most respected pow-wow groups in North America, host one of the largest Round Dances in North America. Featuring the finest singers, Northern Cree deliver another foot-skootin' installment in their acclaimed Round Dance series.
