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| Red Leaf Takoja: Echoes of the Universe |
88-0301 |
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. |
