Search - Tribal :: Tribal Fires: Contemporary Native American Music

Tribal Fires: Contemporary Native American Music
Tribal
Tribal Fires: Contemporary Native American Music
Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop
 
  •  Track Listings (13) - Disc #1

This collection of Native American music manages to avoid a lot of the problems common in compilations of this type. It lacks the new-age trappings of too much reverb and electronic "nature sounds." It focuses, instead, on...  more »

     
   
?

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Tribal
Title: Tribal Fires: Contemporary Native American Music
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Earthbeat
Original Release Date: 10/14/1997
Release Date: 10/14/1997
Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop
Styles: North America, Native American
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 081227293024

Synopsis

Amazon.com
This collection of Native American music manages to avoid a lot of the problems common in compilations of this type. It lacks the new-age trappings of too much reverb and electronic "nature sounds." It focuses, instead, on contemporary songwriters with modern themes. Featured artists include Gerry Alfred, Robert Mirabal, Quiltman and Joanne Shenandoah, each of whom contribute strong tracks to the set. There are some techno attempts that fall pretty flat, with processed voices of tribal elders (this is supposed to give it a dream effect, I guess) and some hip-hop references that just don't work. But the tranquil beauty of Shenandoah and Quiltman, and the rhythmic groove of Mirabal more than counter the effect. --Louis Gibson

Similarly Requested CDs

 

CD Reviews

Shake up your workday!
Marsha Raymond | St. Petersburg, Florida USA | 01/11/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Osiyo! Tired of that same old, new age "pow-wow the indian boy" type of native american flute music - what I call "Indian Light"? Tribal Fires is Electric with the power of contemporary Native American artists from many traditions, and moves you from one energizing piece to another. You can feel the air move through your eagle feathers as you soar through mountain passes with the heartbeat of the Mother's drum in your ears, only to find yourself stirring the smog between skyscrapers where taxi horns intermingle with ancient chants. Music which honors our ancestors, our nation and our power... this recording will have you bouncing in front of your computer, even late into the afternoon!"