The Rough Guide to Native American Music
Compilation album by
Various artists
Released27 October 1998
GenreWorld, Native American
Length67:18
LabelWorld Music Network
Full series chronology
The Rough Guide to Cajun & Zydeco
(1998)		 The Rough Guide to Native American Music
(1998)		 The Rough Guide to Tango
(1999)
Complete list

The Rough Guide to Native American Music is a compilation album originally released in 1998. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] the album features both traditional and modern Native American music ranging from canción ranchera to hardcore rap.[2] Catherine Steinmann coordinated the project, Andrew Means wrote the liner notes, and Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network, produced and compiled the album.[3][4] 2012's The Rough Guide to Native America is sometimes considered a second edition to this release.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Alex Henderson of AllMusic praised the variety of the album, saying that while it's not the "last word" on Native American music, it is nonetheless "interesting" and "exciting". He considered Without Rezervation's call for an uprising on Track Ten especially compelling.[2]

Track listing

No.TitleArtistLength
1."Zuni Sunrise Song"Chester Mahooty2:25
2."Cherokee Morning Song"Walela4:31
3."Sacred Wind"Sharon Burch5:05
4."Healing Song"Primeaux & Mike3:23
5."Cuatro Vidas Polka"Southern Scratch4:09
6."Doazi Tumbi"Judy Trejo2:00
7."Basket Dance"Garcia Brothers6:34
8."Cleft in the Sky"R. Carlos Nakai3:02
9."White Buffalo"Robert Tree Cody & Rob Wallace with Will Clipman4:42
10."Are You Ready for W.O.R.?"Without Rezervation3:46
11."Kiowa Hymn"Cornel Pewewardy & the Alliance West Singers2:16
12."Tekanatsyaslitha"Joanne Shenandoah4:00
13."Victory Song"Blackstone Singers2:42
14."Mickey Mouse"Black Lodge Singers3:46
15."Many Flags"R. Carlos Nakai & William Eaton with Black Lodge Singers4:50
16."Native Funk"Burning Sky4:12
17."Sacred Mask Dance"Ed Lee Natay3:02
18."Wind Spirit"Bill Miller2:53

References

  1. ↑ Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  2. 1 2 3 Henderson, Alex. "Rough Guide to Native American Music [1999]". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 Jan 2014.
  3. ↑ Discogs. "Various – The Rough Guide To Native American Music". Zink Media, Inc. Retrieved 19 Jan 2014.
  4. ↑ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
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