McClellan, Kyle Robedeaux and Brian Stoner
For Our Loved Ones (Canyon Records CR-6397, 2005)
Peyote is a hallucinogen
made from a woolly Mexican cactus. It is used by many southwestern American Indian
tribes spiritual ceremonies.
For Our Loved Ones features Jeff McClellan (Sac & Fox, Iowa, Otoe,
Shawnee & Seneca), Kyle Robedeaux (Otoe/Seminole) and Brian Stoner
(Ponca/Cherokee). These Native American singers join voices in this reverent
collection of peyote songs from the Southern Plains of Oklahoma.Accompanied by the pulsating rhythm of water drum and gourd, their
passionate chanting is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Native American Church.
Providing healing and encouragement, the thirty-six songs on
For Our Loved Ones presented by McLellan, Robedeaux
and Stoner guide the listener on the spiritual journey along the sacred Peyote Road.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
