Released 27 October 1998 Release date 27 October 1998 | Length 67:18 | |
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Genre Indigenous music of North America Similar The Rough Guide to the Music, The Rough Guide to the Music, The Rough Guide to the Music, The Rough Guide to Australia, The Rough Guide to English R | ||
The Rough Guide to Native American Music is a compilation album originally released in 1998. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the album features both traditional and modern Native American music ranging from canción ranchera to hardcore rap. 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. 2012's The Rough Guide to Native America is sometimes considered a second edition to this release.
Contents
Critical reception
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.
Songs
1Zuni Sunrise SongChester Mahooty2:29
2Cherokee Morning SongWalela4:34
3Sacred WindSharon Burch5:12