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Yazzie Girl

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I LOVE this cd! I discovered it many years ago and it turned me on to learning Navajo. In turn, I introduced Sharon's music (and other music of Native Americans) to many, many people. Her songs tell of the spirit of love, deep devotion to the land and Her People, and the relationships within the family and tribe. This music strikes a very deep chord (pun intended) within me. I highly recommend it to devotees of the language and culture of our Indigenous Peoples.

A one in a million type album that definately should be heard by everyone! Very soothing and peaceful. Highly recommended for those stressful people who need a relaxing night to themselves.

Sharon Burch has a chipper voice and an uplifting style of music. The happy songs on this album are so communicative and sincere, that even the ones which are sung in Navajo - you'll still understand them.

When this artist sings, she should remind you of your childhood best friend. Friendly and chipper, warm and honest - in fact, in a certain way, as you're listening to the album and the songs get woven into your life, you'll feel as though she IS a friend of yours.

These songs offer a simple, optimistic outlook on life that is healthy and contageous. Sometimes it sounds as though she's singing you a sweet lullaby, sometimes it sounds like she's inviting you to play. Some of the songs are in English, others are in Navajo, and some are a mix.

All of them are treasures. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Native American music or to anyone who is looking for a package of gentle, chipper songs to perk up her life.

I wish I'd bought this years ago. Sharon Burch, a Navajo from a traditional background, sings songs in her native language that are full of warmth, love, and the confidence that comes of knowing who you are and understanding your place in the world. Her rich, gentle voice and simple hearfelt lyrics create a deeply feminine atmosphere, warm and loving, strong and wise. This is not New Age maundering, or stereotyped "Native American" cultural pose-striking: Ms. Burch sings not only from her own heart, but translates the values of her people into music that resonates in the heart of the listener, seeming to evoke what is best in all of us - the strength and confidence that makes gentleness possible.

As someone else has indicated below, this album (as well as Ms. Burch's others) will be of great value to anyone interested in the languages and cultures of modern American Indians; but it is so much more than that. This is universal music, and you don't need to understand Navajo - or even read the translations - to be drawn in. A truly remarkable album.

I wish I'd bought this years ago. Sharon Burch, a Navajo from a traditional background, sings songs in her native language that are full of warmth, love, and the confidence that comes of knowing who you are and understanding your place in the world. Her rich, gentle voice and simple hearfelt lyrics create a deeply feminine atmosphere, warm and loving, strong and wise. This is not New Age maundering, or stereotyped "Native American" cultural pose-striking: Ms. Burch sings not only from her own heart, but translates the values of her people into music that resonates in the heart of the listener, seeming to evoke what is best in all of us - the strength and confidence that makes gentleness possible.

As someone else has indicated below, this album (as well as Ms. Burch's others) will be of great value to anyone interested in the languages and cultures of modern American Indians; but it is so much more than that. This is universal music, and you don't need to understand Navajo - or even read the translations - to be drawn in. A truly remarkable album.

I love Sharon Burch and would recommend ALL three of her CDs. I use them all to relax when I am stressed and I always end up feeling happier and calmer. They are great to play around children too.

This is an amazing album... reminds me of being a kid in the back of a pickup truck with all of my cousins on the rez, riding down a dirt road with a can of hot soda in hand on the way to grandmas house!(I'm sure if you bought this album you know what I'm talking about!) It makes me cry and smile when I listen to it.

Sharron Burch writes tunes that simply lull the spirit. I used it with my son and he fell asleep 100% of the time from listening to her music. This album, in particular, is very good for children. The Navajo is easily understood and would alos be good for someone learning the language. She is a true American Songster who does not get anywhere near the credit she should receive.

THIS IS THE ONE YOU SHOULD HAVE BY SHARON BURCH.