I really fell in love with the lullaby we got to listen to in class. I simply typed in Native American lullabies and Pura Fe' was the first person to pop up. Pura Fe' is a Native American performer that goes on tour nationally and internationally. This lullaby is a song that Pura Fe' sang at a performance in Durham, NC that was written in honor of her great grandmother, Easter. It is so beautiful in its simplicity and you can tell how in touch Pura Fe' is with her Native American heritage. Her voice is also absolutely wonderful to listen to. Here is her website, in case anyone wanted to listen to more or figure out when she goes on tour. (http://www.purafe.com/)
When we started taking about Native America and listening to the music, all I could think of was Enya. Don't ask me why. I just did. I realize that Enya is not primarily a singer of Native American music, but I did find this gem in my searches and while listening to Enya in my studies. It's so wonderful and I love how Enya decides to sing with Native Americans to make it more authentic. Enya is always so much fun to listen to as well!
This video just made me smile from ear to ear. This group is called the Khula Happy Singers. Needless to say, they are singing with so much joy that there is no way possible to not smile while listening to this song. The song has the typical call and response format and the leader of this group puts his heart and soul into every little thing that he is singing. He also puts heart and soul into being connected to the other singers! It is so exciting to see how engaged everyone is with the music! Also, the little boy is so adorable and is completely engaged with the others, which I find absolutely amazing!
Loved the Pura Fe' clip! It reminded me a lot of the Sharon Burch video we watched in class. Although there weren't many women Native American singers back then, there are today and they all sound amazing.
ReplyDeleteI don't know who Enya is! You should tell me more!
Rebekah,
ReplyDeleteI too really connected with the lullaby that was played in class. It reminded me of songs my grandmother used to sing to me. The lullaby you posted was truly beautiful and the fact that she wrote it for her grandmother made it that much more beautiful.
- Michelle
These are wonderful, Rebekah. Yes, the African singing group is great, and so happy! And I'm beginning to wonder if someday I should make sure you meet my dad, who is into both Native American music AND Enya. What's your take on Buddy Holly...?
ReplyDeleteEnya just does my soul good! I actually really enjoy Buddy Holly! The music always makes me smile.
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