Robbie Robertson - Music For The Native Americans Live - 1995

(foto: Robbie Robertson y Rita Coolidge)

Robbie Robertson publicó en 1994 junto a un colectivo de artistas que denominó "The Red Road Ensemble" el excelente álbum "Music for the Native Amerricans" (ver entrada en éste blog), como banda sonora para un documental.
En 1995 se presenta con todo el personal, músicos y bailarines, en Agrigento, Italia.
Éste es el vibrante resultado:

ROBBIE ROBERTSON - MUSIC FOR THE NATIVE AMERICANS LIVE (AGRIGENTO, 1995)

Publicado en youtube por el usuario San Krogsgaard

Robbie Robertson And The Red Road Ensemble Live In Agrigento, Italy, May 23, 1995

Music for The Native Americans is a 1994 album by Robbie Robertson, compiling music written by Robertson and other colleagues (billed as the Red Road Ensemble) for the television documentary film The Native Americans. 

01 - 01:00 Ghost Dance (W/ Red Road Ensemble)

02 - 07:12 Mahk Jchi (W/ Ulali)

03 - 12:21 Golden Feather (W/ Red Road Ensemble)

04 - 17:44 Eagle Dance (American Indian Dance Theater)

05 - 19:33 Cherokee Morning Song (W/ The Coolidge)

06 - 24:12 It Is A Good Day To Die (W/ Red Road Ensemble)

07 - 29:36 Crazy Horse (John Trudell & Bad Dog)

08 - 34:02 Skinwalker (W/ Red Road Ensemble)

09 - 40:59 Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee (Buffy Saint Marie)

10 - 45:57 Coyote Dance (W/ Red Road Ensemble)

11 - 49:25 Hoop Dance (American Indian Dance Theater)

12 - 55:28 Ancestor Song (Closing Credits)

The Red Road Ensemble;

Oscar Carpaya

Otomaro Ruiz

William Joseph Dillon

MUSIC FOR THE NATIVE AMERICANS featured The Red Road Ensemble, a North American Aboriginal group. Originally designed as the backdrop to a TBS documentary, the album returned Robertson to his roots, blending traditional Native rhythms with a folk/country sound. Record execs thought it too 'unconventional' for mainstream radio so no singles were released. Even so, the album scored big with Native Americans with tracks like "Mahk Jchi (Heartbeat Drum Song)", "Coyote Dance", "Golden Feather", and "Cherokee Morning Song."

Ulali is a Native American women's a cappella group. Founded in 1987, it includes; 

Pura Fé Crescioni 

Soni Moreno

Jennifer E Kreisberg.

Ulali's sound encompasses an array of indigenous music including Southeast United States choral singing (pre-blues and gospel) and pre-Columbian music. Ulali's live performances address Native struggles and accomplishments.

The group was first called "Pura Fe'" and included three female singers and three males. Later, the group became a duo comprising singers, Soni Moreno and Pura Fé before eventually becoming a trio.

The Coolidge;

Laura Satterfield

Priscilla Coolidge

Rita Coolidge

Walela is a Native American trio of singers. The group was founded in 1996 by sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla Coolidge, with Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield as the third member. Featured as part of Robbie Robertson and the Red Road Ensemble's album Music for The Native Americans, their distinctive vocal blend brings to life "The Cherokee Morning Song" and has allowed them to tour to an international audience. During the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Walela had the opportunity to represent their nations—both Cherokee and the United States—as they performed extensively in the Olympic Park.

John Trudell and Bad Dog;

Mark A Schtzkamer

Milton Peters Sahme

William Graham Watts

John Trudell (born February 15, 1946) is an American author, poet, actor, musician, and former political activist. He was the spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes' takeover of Alcatraz beginning in 1969, broadcasting as Radio Free Alcatraz. During most of the 1970s, he served as the chairman of the American Indian Movement, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

In 1979, Trudell met Jackson Browne and became interested in the musical world. Trudell recorded an album, A.K.A Graffiti Man, with the Kiowa guitarist Jesse Ed Davis. It was first available only on cassette tape. In 1992 Trudell remade A.K.A Graffiti Man.

Buffy Sainte Marie Group;

Buffy Sainte Marie

Roger Jacobs 

Christoffer J Birkett

Buffy Sainte-Marie, OC (born February 20, 1941) is a Canadian-American Cree singer-songwriter, musician, composer, visual artist, educator, pacifist, and social activist. Throughout her career in all of these areas, her work has focused on issues of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Her singing and writing repertoire also includes subjects of love, war, religion, and mysticism.

American Indian Dance Theatre;

Swimmer Mckineley JR

Gary Tomahasah

Marty Pinnecoose

Bob Augustine

Eric Sampson

Kevin Haywaye

American Indian Dance Theatre is a professional performing arts company presenting the dances and songs of Native Americans in the United States and the First Nations of Canada. The group was founded in 1987 with Hanay Geiogamah as director and Barbara Schwei as producer. Raoul Trujillo served as choreographer and co-director. The group includes members from many different tribal backgrounds. 

Sources From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

This is an old VHS mono recording from 1997 from Danish TV. 

I do not own this VHS tape, I got it from a friend who spend many months on restoration of the original VHS tape. This is the only perfect copy out, and that makes it unique.