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Matriarch: Iroquois Women's Songs ()

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Matriarch: Iroquois Women's Songs - Joanne Shenandoah
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  1. Kahawi'tha]
  2. Kanekotsy^: Tha?]
  3. Yakolihuny^Hi]
  4. Katsitsy^Tha?]
  5. Tekanatsyaslitha]
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  1. Kahawi'tha]
  2. Kanekotsy^: Tha?]
  3. Yakolihuny^Hi]
  4. Katsitsy^Tha?]
  5. Tekanatsyaslitha]
  6. Tsyakow^Niyo]
  7. Kaluhyanu: Wes]
  8. Katsitsi?: Yos]
  9. Tekalihwa Kwha]
  10. Kalunyaha: Wi]
  11. Taw^: Tene?]
  12. Kahlu'nyuhe?]
  13. K^Nikast?Sla]
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Joanne Shenandoah's voice is silvery smooth, golden rich, and milky warm. According to Shenandoah, woman of the Iroquois served as spiritual advisors, political counselors, and healers -- placed in positions to temper the aggressive nature of the males. Matriarch is dedicated to members of Shenandoah's clan -- sisters, aunts, grandmothers -- and other key women of the Oneida. Her native language is strong on long vowels, smoother even than Hawaiian; the album is as soothing as a lullaby yet brisk with breathtaking vocal ...

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Matriarch: Iroquois Women's Songs 1996, Silver Wave

UPC: 021585091320

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