Porcupine Singers (Henry Green Crow, David Clairmont, Francis Menard, Ronnie Theisz, Calvin Jumping Bull, Philip Wright, singers ; Severt Young Bear, Sr., drum keeper ; James Clairmont, lead singer). Recorded live at the Ring Thunder Wacipi (arena), Rosebud Reservation, S.D., 1977. Tracks 2-10 originally released by Canyon Records as Porcupine Singers. Vol. 2, Traditional Sioux songs (p1978); additional selections previously released as Porcupine Singers at Ring Thunder. Vol. 1 (CR-8006). Compact disc. Program notes by Ronnie Theisz and Mary Boley with texts in Lakota with English translations (1 folded sheet : ill.) inserted in container.
Contents:
Lakota National Anthem and veterans' song (5:05) -- Little Big Horn battle song (4:25) -- Our friends came with the soldiers (4:11) -- Sneak-up dance (3:30) -- World War I veterans' song (3:56) -- The jealous woman (5:55) -- The bark of the dog (2:25) -- Song of the fallen warrior (3:12) -- Birthday song (4:40) -- Song of the dancers (4:47).
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