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Life Blood

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The blend of piano, synthesizers, guitars and flute flow seamlessly with the voice of Joanne Shenandoah, to create a masterpiece. Her vocals and delivery are impeccably joined to Peter Kater's musical genius on this CD. Path of Beauty is an Iroquous "women's song" and Joanne sings it with an emotional-filled heart, spirit and voice. The accompanyment by Peter Kater is masterful. Woman's Dance is traditionally sung and danced to for many hours. I find myself listening over and over. Each time, a new facet of its beauty is revealed to me. Dance of the North is hauntingly beautiful and encompasses both body and spirit. The Iroquois tradition of singing for a departed loved one is compelling and felt through the music and vocals. These selections represent the finest musical presentation I have experienced by Joanne Shenandoah.

I am Haudenosaunee, Seneca, living away from my relatives. I love all music of the People but to hear the music of my own ancestors brings me home. Thank you She Sings for helping me to keep in touch with all those who came before - truly, they speak through you.

My first cd by Joanne Shenandoah was Matriarch. It was truly one of the best cd's I had ever heard. When I got my computer and found amazon.com I decided to look her music up and I was so excited. Life Blood is now my favorite cd of hers. There is such a spiritual quality in her work and I feel we are blessed to have such a beautiful person here on our blessed earth. Thank you so very much TEKYAWHAWHA. I wish you much kindness, love, and happiness.

Shenandoah's music is timeless, soulful & minimaly brilliant. Perhaps ambient like Eno in a way... she makes beautiful music that evokes natural images of nature's flow.

Although I do not understand the direct interpretation of the words, the combination of her crystal clear voice along with the harmony of keyboard player Peter Kater allows one feel the music and thus be one with it where you almost know exactly what she is conveying. An incredibly beautiful piece of work...

I think the songs are a little bit monotonous though they are indeed beautyful. Shenandoah's voice soars in the distance, though very intimate, but I think she ventures into a greater diversity and musical playfulness - and the songs are more profound - in the album Orenda

beyond words - totally puts one in touch with oneself - with all there is - a catalyst for re-evalutation of where we are in life and where we are headed - it reaches deep ~