Tha Tribe is an American Indian group from Lawrence, Kansas, known for its fierce singing and drumming. Founded by Wayne Silas, Jr.(Menominee/Oneida), they are currently one of the stars of the contemporary pow-wow scene. Their latest two albums are Woodland Groove (Canyon Records CR-6472, 2010), which was recorded live at the famous Woodland Bowl at the Menominee Nation Pow-Wow; and Warriors in the Mist (Canyon Records CR-6487, 2011).
The Cree is one of the largest First Nations’ tribes in Canada. Cree Confederation was formed in the winter of 2007. They represent the Cree people of the Treaty Six areas (Plain and Wood Cree). Their style combines traditional and contemporary forms of singing. Pakosíyimitán (Canyon Records CR-6481, 2010), recorded live, is their latest offering. The double set includes a bonus DVD featuring video footage recorded during the Pow-Wow and exclusive interviews.
Bear Creek is a prolific Ojibwe drumming group from White Earth, Minnesota. Bear Creek – XI (Canyon Records CR-6474) was recorded live at San Manuel. The vibrant XI set includes a bonus DVD featuring video footage recorded during the Pow-Wow and exclusive interviews.
Buy the albums or MP3 downloads:
- In North America: Woodland Groove, Warriors in the Mist, Pakosíyimitán, XI
- In Europe: Warriors in the Mist, Woodland Groove, Pakosíyimitán, XI
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.
