Red Leaf Takoja – Live at Taos Blue Lake Powwow
Live at Taos Blue Lake Powwow
Recorded live as Host Drum for the First Annual Taos Blue Lake Powwow at Taos, New Mexico, July 13, 1985. An all time favorite on the powwow circuit. Contains powerful "oldies but goodies.” Words to each song in original Lakota language with English translations on the insert.
Songs
Strong Dancing Song (Shout Song #1)
Honor Song For Beauty Queens
Traditional Song
Jennifer's Lullaby
Erin and Erika's Song (Shout Song #2)
Willie Bad Hand's Song
Howard's Concerto
Singers
Howard, Terrie, Pat, Dale, and Al Bad Hand, Tom Teegarden, and Richard Archuleta
Featuring: Margaret Tyon, Alice Matinez, Michelle M. and Donna M. Concha
Announcer: Tony Arkeketa
A special thanks to Ernie Ray Running, Bill Sunrise, and Tony Arkeketa, and to the other fine singers whose voices appear on this album.
The singing tradition of Red Leaf spans at least four generations. Its distinctive musical style comes from the Red Leaf and Black Pipe Communities of the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
Listen and Enjoy the music and style of the Red Leaf Takoja Singers.