I discovered John Trudell with this album and I deeply fell in love with this man. When I heard these album's songs for the first time, I was definitely hooked and deeply moved. I can't help listening to this cd again and again...The music, beautiful blues, mixed with traditional Native American voice and music, and THIS VOICE, John Trudell's voice - deep, beautiful voice which send vibrations...
"My natural name, Tekalihwa: khwa (TEK-YA-WHA-WHA) was given to me as a small child. In the Oneida language it means "She Sings". I have been listening to and singing Iroquois songs as long as I can remember. I am honored to be given the gift of music and offer these social dance songs out of my respect for our Earth Mother's creations. It is my hope that everyone who listens to these songs...
Powerful, seering, authentic and unforgettable are just a few words to describe this 4 & 1/2 star rated movie.
In 1979, while protesting the US government's policy on American Indian affairs, John Trudell burned an American Flag on the steps of FBI headquarters in Washington...
Moving piece that examines the consequences of the United State's foreign policy.
Check out the award winning 4 & 1/2 star rated documentary "Trudell."
Review by P.J. Heffernan (Amazon customer)
"Authentic! Trudell is one of the most important films I've seen in my lifetime...
I combine my paintings with my Indigenous culture and short stories into a book of storytelling - another form of Art. In the coming years look for more books with illustrations and paintings of rich, colorful and sometime haunting stories.
A charismatic and inspiring speaker and writer, LaDuke possesses a stirring passion that comes through in the 40 speeches, articles and fiction excerpts compiled in The Winona LaDuke Reader. This is the first collection of the many political speeches and “think-pieces” that she has written for magazines such as Sierra, Smithsonian’s American Indian, and more.
