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Red Leaf Takoja:
Echoes of the Universe
Original and rearranged contemporary
dance music. An historical slice of Takoja songs from the
twelve year period 1975-1987, this musical collection utilizes
the singing talents of Donna and Michelle Concha, Alice
Martinez and Margaret Tyon in addition to the group. A collection
of 10 songs. Lakota words to each song, with English translations,
on the insert. Extended play.
Red Leaf Takoja formerly of Denver, Colorado, now based
in Toas, New Mexico, are Indian singers composed of family
and friends from South Dakota, Oklahoma, Taos and the Taos
Pueblo. Known nationally for melodic compositions of traditional
and contemporary Indian dance music, this recording represents
a slice of Takoja music spanning a ten year period from
1975 - 1985.
In early 1985, at
a ceremony conducted by Mr. Leonard Crow Dog and held for
the Denver Indian Health Board, it was stated that members
of Takoja who sang for the ceremony, when they sang from
the heart, where echoes from the universe. The songs sung
on this recording were sung from the heart.
The singers
on this album include: Pat, Alfonso, Dale, Terrie, and Howard
Bad Hand, Tom Teegardgen, Margaret Tyon, Alice Martinez,
Donna and Michelle Concha. The recording took place at Indian
House, Taos, New Mexico, July 13, 1985.
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Songs featured on this album
Select a song to view Lyrics
Takoja Drum Song
Wolf Creek Pass
Moving Song
Bubble Gum Song
Erin and Erika's Song
John Emhoolah's Honoring Song
A Powwow Song
I Remember You
Powwow Song
Remembering Me
Purchase this CD
88-0301
$15.00
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