Alex E. Smith & Cheevers Toppah - Intonation (CR-6395)
From Native America¹s great southern plains, Alex E. Smith & Cheevers Toppah, forge a never-before heard blending of southern plains singing and choral hymnnody. Their soulful style infused with ethereal harmonies captivates the heart and soothes the spirit.
Comprised of many of the best singers of the southern Plains, Thunder Hill has emerged as one of the most compelling of today's drum groups. With intense singing and mighty beats of their drum, the power of Thunder Hill resounds throughout the Pow-Wow trail.
Grammy nominated singers Smith & Toppah join Nitanis "Kit" Landry and effortlessly blend their vocal talents to create stirring songs woven in lush harmonies. With uplifting soul and touching ethereality, these performances let shine the brilliance and expressive power of the human voice. Featuring guest artists Louie Gonnie, Anthony Wakeman and Thunder Hill.
Two of today's most gifted young Peyote singers present the distinct singing traditions of the Dine/Navajo and Kiowa peoples for their first time in a single collection. Traditional gourd and water drum are enhanced by exquisitely layered vocal harmonies to create these songs of encouragement, balance and harmony.
From the heart of Oklahoma, Thunder Hill delivers spectacular Southern Plains singing and drumming that celebrates the love of their cultures, their drum and the unity of Native peoples.
The distinct sounds of Kiowa and Dine Peyote singing are performed by noted young singers Cheevers Toppah and Kevin Yazzie. Utilizing unison and harmonized singing, the beauty of these songs inspire, balance and guide the listener through the journey of life.
With firm dedication to the drum, Thunder Hill continues to bring the proud singing legacies of the Southern Plains to Pow-Wow people everywhere. Recorded live in their home state, this championship drum group epitomizes the legendary sound of Native Oklahoma.
