Native American Music
There are
numerous types of music available for our listening pleasure,
and each fits a different mood or purpose. Music fills all the
senses with energy that transforms us and accentuates whatever
activity we may engage in at any given moment. In other words,
we simply get into it more, right? When exercising or working
around the house, we want to listen to something more
motivating, and if we want to relax the choice in music is more
subdued and mellow. Native American music certainly fits into
this category, and provides a nice background when driving
through the mountains or becoming one with nature on a personal
spiritual journey at home or in the wilderness. This music
represents America’s heritage and represents this unique
culture that is very much a part of this country’s
history.
The music of
Native Americans is primarily vocal art used traditionally as a
way to communicate with various supernatural powers present in
nature, which Native American flute music and chanting is very
nice, together or by themselves, or with traditional drums and
rattles. There are hundreds of Native American tribes spread
across the United States each with distinct musical
contributions to various genres, which have expanded greatly
over the past decades to include flute, rap, hip hop, reggae,
blues, and pow wow music. In addition to compact discs, Native
American music can be heard on radio stations devoted to
featuring the music of tribes across the country. For an index
of Native American music resources on the internet visit
www.hanksville.org
; a good place to get started in finding just what you’re
looking for.
Celebrate the
music and achievements of leading Native American artists by
listening online to www.nativeamericanmusic.com
, www.nativeradio.com
, www.gatheringofnations.com
, or www.airos.org. The works of various Native American
artists can be found online and in local music and specialty
stores nationwide. Discover the beauty and mystery of Native
American music, indulge yourself, and take the time to listen
to this true art form. There is a certain kind of spiritual
awareness that becomes you as you open your senses by filling
them with the sounds of another’s vision and passion. Native
American music has something for every ear and a place in the
heart of music lovers everywhere. Experience the realm of this
native culture, by listening to their music, a pure art form,
which has stayed true to its roots yet attracted a new group of
admirers as well. |