Songs Of The Caddo

Northern Cree Singers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2010)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Canyon Records
• ASIN: B00000J8D3
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,831 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #63 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > North America

Editorial Reviews

Long out of print this comprehensive collection of traditional Caddo music features rare ceremonial and social songs that blend the musical styles of Southeastern and southern Plains tribes. A people rich in spirit, the Caddo have maintained their heritage through the preservation of these songs and dances. The compact disc contains both Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 which were originally available on separate LP records. Cassette contains Vol. 1 only.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dancing to Different Drumming: The Caddo Style, July 22, 2009

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Dr. Debra Jan Bibel "World Music Explorer" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs Of The Caddo (Audio CD)

When I listened to a recording of Dine and Kiowa peyote songs, one, said to be sung in the Caddo style, was indeed different. Hence, I obtained this album of Caddo ceremonial and dance music to learn more about this softer style with much repeated phrasing, sometime stop-and-go drumming, varying rhythms and with drum tremolos and flourishes. The Caddo, I found, were met by DeSoto in 1541, that the tribe, then located near the Red River of Texas and now situated in Oklahoma, were agrarian traders but eventually took to hunting after acquiring horses. This recording, made in 1975, presents seven men playing drum and singing. The original issue of 2 LPs are now on CD for 72 minutes duration. These are wonderful melodies, and the varying rhythmic patterns of dances keep the listener's interest. As traditional music is important in preserving a cultural heritage, the Caddo have much to rejoice in their fine dance music.

5.0 out of 5 stars Southern Drumming at Its Best, February 18, 2004

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Zekeriyah (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs Of The Caddo (Audio CD)

I'm really glad that Canyon Records decided to take this collection out of its vaults and release it on CD. This collection of vintage social dances (Turkey Dances, Fish Dances, Bear Dances, Morning Dances and Bell Dances) of the Caddo features some old fashioned southern drumming at its best. Straddling the southern woodlands and southern plains, the Caddo developed a truely rich culture. Their music is especially deep and moving. This is really moving pow wow music here, and very unique too. Theres also a performance of the Caddo Flag Song. As with most real (ie noncommercial) powwow music, most of the songs don't actually have titles. But like I said, this is really good vintage southern drumming at its best. Heck, even my girlfriend said it was good and she doesn't care much for powwow music. I strongly recommend checking this CD out, especially if you have never heard a Caddo drum before.

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4.0 out of 5 stars powerful singing, October 18, 2000

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This review is from: Come And Dance! (Audio CD)

The lead singer can really belt, makes me wanna quit my job and go on the pow wow trail!