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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.

THE RED LEAF TAKOJA SINGERS are a group of popular Indian singers based in Denver, Colorado. The members live in Denver, on reservations in South Dakota, and in the Taos Puebleo, New Mexico. A part-time member lives in Oklahoma.

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. Recorded live as Host Drum for the First Annual Taos Blue Lake Powwow at Taos, New Mexico, July 13, 1985.


SINGERS: Howard, Terrie, Pat, Dale, and Al Bad Hand, Tom Teegarden, and Richard Archuleta

ANNOUNCER: Tony Arkeketa

FEATURED SINGERS: Margaret Tyon, Alice Matinez, Michelle M. and Donna M. Concha. A special thanks to Ernie Ray Running, Bill Sunrise, and Tony Arkeketa, and to the other fine singers whose voices appear on this album.

 

SONGS FEATURED ON THIS ALBUM:
Select a song for more details

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


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