Various Artists - Peyote Ceremonial Songs / Various (CD)

Since the mid-1800's an intertribal religion, the Native American Church has developed a philosophy and ritual around the use of the peyote cactus. The peyote ceremony of the Native American Church includes prayers and quiet meditative songs accompanied by a special rattle and water-drum. This collection of vintage peyote recordings brings together many historic performances of sacred songs from this enduring tradition. Sung by David Apekaun, Morris Medicine with Betty Jo Pimpey and Pamela Medicine, Chief White Eagle, Chief Spotted Back Hamilton, Johnny Buffalo, Wilbur Jack, and Ralph Turtle with Alfred Armstrong.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Opening Prayer Song - David Apekaum
2. Morning Water Song - David Apekaum
3. Sunrise Song - David Apekaum
4. Peyote Song - Wilbur Jack
5. Peyote Occasional Song #1 - Morris Medicine
6. Peyote Occasional Song #2 - Morris Medicine
7. Peyote Spirit Song - Chief White Eagle
8. Omaha Morning Song - Chief Spotted Back Hamilton
9. Peyote Ceremonial Song #1 - Johnny Buffalo
10. Peyote Ceremonial Song #2 - Johnny Buffalo
11. Omaha Prayer Song - Chief Spotted Back Hamilton
12. Midnight Water Song - David Apekaun
13. Our Father's Thoughts Are Shining Down - Wilbur Jack
14. Another Morning Song - Chief Spotted Back Hamilton
15. Seven Peyote Songs - Alfred Armstrong, Ralph Turtle