Mother's Word

Delphine Tsinajinnie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2010)
• Original Release Date: June 20, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Canyon Records
• ASIN: B00004TRRT
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,027 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Beautyway

2. Cheii Littleben's Line Dance Song

3. Scared Beauty

4. Corn-Grinding Songs

5. A Soldier's Birthday Song

6. Basket Dance Song

7. Suen's Work Song

8. Tapestry of Generations

9. Butterfly Lullaby

10. Feather Dance Song

11. Natay's Two-Step

12. Gourd Dance I

13. Courd Dance II

14. Shoe Game Song

15. Grandmother's Lamb

16. Bluebird Song

17. First Voice

18. Sandoval's Jig

Editorial Reviews

Delphine Tsinajinne (pronounced "sin-a-jin-ee") is a descendant of traditional Blessingway and Nightway medicinemen of the Nihookaa Dine (People of the Earth). Her soulful performances of these traditional and original songs reflects the heritage and riches of her people and their continued reverence of their ancient ways. Delphine, who performs throughout Arizona and New Mexico, brings a fresh voice to this recording which includes songs for corn grinding, gourd dances, feather dances, shoe games and lullabies. Mother's Word is a modern rendition the musical traditions of the Navajo.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Tsinajinnie's voice is WONDERFUL!, January 24, 2004

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S Renzullo (Originally Velenje, Slovenia...Now in California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mother's Word (Audio CD)

This young artist has a beautiful and strong soul that tugs at every emotion I have. Her soulful rifts lure me into her world. So much so, that I have traveled to the beautiful land she represents.

Not only is she a singer; Tsinajinnie is also a scientist, a biologist. The intelligence she brings to American Indian art is very unique and is ahead of her time.

First heard her on "Enter>>Tribal" which a contemporary album. Then I bought her solo album "Mother's Word." Hard to believe she does both since the projects are as opposite as NIGHT and DAY.

This is a must have for listener's who appreciates dynamic singers. Recommendation...VERY highly!

5.0 out of 5 stars Mother's Word -- Delphine Tsinajinnie, March 19, 2002

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Amanda R. (Toronto, CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mother's Word (Audio CD)

Tsinajinnie has a captivating voice that takes me back to my visits to Monument Valley, AZ! She has such an
emotionally charged delivery that sets her on an classically trained plane of vocalists. She is such a fresh modern Native voice. The precision in her pitches is what distinguishes her from other Native artists. I saw her in a movie called "The LostChild." In addition to acting she also sings in the movie. I have worn out my copy of the video by replaying her singing segment.

"Mother's Word" is a must for music lovers!

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous!, December 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mother's Word (Audio CD)

Delphine's album brings the Navajo culture and tradition to you. Her voice is astounding and so natural. If you love Native American music, this would make a wonderful addition to your collection!