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Video

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Red Leaf Takoja "Song of the Heartbeat" 85-0801
  $24.95
 
Hosted by Wes Studi and Howard Bad Hand, and featuring the music of Red Leaf Takoja as it travelled the powwow  highway from Denver to Taos to Rosebud, South Dakota in the spring and summer of 1990 and 1991, “Song of the Heartbeat” is a unique, singer’s eye view of one of the most vibrant and simultaneously least appreciated [by non-Indian society] elements of contemporary Native American life – music, deftly woven as a montage of sound, color and heartfelt expressions of enthusiasm from singers, dancers, spectators and Native elders. 85 minutes. DVD with soundtrack CD.
 
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Books

Native American Healing - A Lakota Ritual (2nd edition) by Howard Bad Hand (Dog Soldier Press, 2009) $19.95
 

Grounded in music, this book describes a Lakota ceremony in terms of the music used in each successive element of the ceremony from start to finish. Within this framework, the author, a widely known and respected Lakota singer, ceremonial leader and healer, relates his personal experiences that lead him to his current understanding of each part of the ceremony. A unique individual perspective on living well, in all the senses of the word.

 
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Compact Discs

Songs to learn by
Sacred Songs of NATIVE AMERICAN HEALING: Songs To Learn By 02-0501
  $16.95
 

Produced to accompany Howard Bad Hand's book Native American Healing (Keats McGraw-Hill, 2001).

Howard Bad Hand sings at slower pace and lowered volume to aid persons wishing to learn the songs. By recording one track and then singing along with himself on subsequent tracks, Howard sings all parts in a three part harmony. This an excellent recording for non Lakota speakers to hear the words of each song clearly pronounced by a native Lakota speaker.

 
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Sung as in ceremony
Lakota Sacred Songs of NATIVE AMERICAN HEALING: Sung As In Ceremony 02-0502
  $16.95
 

Produced to accompany Howard Bad Hand's book Native American Healing (Keats McGraw-Hill, 2001).

Howard Bad Hand and Tom Teegarden sing with authentic pace and volume, accompanying themselves with hand drums just as they would in ceremony. This is as close to the real thing as you can get outside of an actual ceremony!

 
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Red Leaf Takoja: Live at Taos Blue Lake Powwow - 1985 85-0701
  $10.00/$15.00
 
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. Extended play.
 
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Red Leaf Singers: Songs of the Warrior, Volume 1 85-1202
  $10.00/$15.00
 
Traditional and historical warrior society and victory songs. Sung by a group known through four generations as traditional songkeepers for the Sicangu (Rosebud Sioux) Tribe. Lakota words to each song, with English translations, on the insert. Extended play.
 
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Red Leaf Takoja: Echoes of the Universe 88-0301
  $10.00/$15.00
 

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.

 
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Cassette Tapes

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Mandaree Eagle Whistles - Volume 1 87-1201
  $10.00
 

A two volume (10 songs) collection of powwow hits from one of the most talented and consistent supergroups from the Northern Plains. Hear some of the finest voices on the powwow circuit.

Recorded live in Bismarck, North Dakota, September 1986, and in Taos, New Mexico, June 1987.

 
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Mandaree Eagle Whistles - Volume 2 87-1202
  $10.00
 

A two volume (10 songs) collection of powwow hits from one of the most talented and consistent supergroups from the Northern Plains. Hear some of the finest voices on the powwow circuit.

Recorded live in Bismarck, North Dakota, September 1986, and in Taos, New Mexico, June 1987.

 
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Sun Eagle Singers: Sun Eagle 1986 87-0101
  $10.00
 

Melodic original powwow music by one of the Southwest’s most widely requested singing groups. Many original compositions. Explanations of each song on the insert. Extended play.

 
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Denver March Powwow 1986 87-0301
  $10.00
 

A collection of music from drum groups spread throughout powwow country. Many different musical styles and rhythms. A excellent choice to taste the variety available in contemporary powwow music. Explanations of each song where made available by the groups recorded. Extended play.

 
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Cassettes marketed by High Star Productions
for Red Leaf Takoja

Red Leaf Takoja: Live at Ft. Duchesne RLT 01
  $10.00/$15.00
 

A collection of the group’s favorite songs, with some original compositions. Recorded live at the Thanksgiving Powwow of the Ute Reservation, Fort Duchesne, Utah, this album contains beautiful dance music. Lakota words, with English translations, provided on the insert. Extended play.

 
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Red Leaf Takoja: A Living Hoop RLT 02
  $10.00/$15.00
 

The title to this album is also the title to the Denver March Powwow Song, which is included on the album. The majority of the songs are original compositions by members of the group. Side one was recorded live at the Taos Pueblo Community Center, Taos, New Mexico at a benefit powwow for a local individual. Side two was recorded at spirited jam session. Beautiful music from great compositions! Lakota words, with English translations, provided on the insert. Extended play.

 
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