Description

Recorded between 1966 and 1986, this collection brings together the traditional music of the San Carlos and White Mountain Apache tribes. Containing both ceremonial and social songs, this recording feature performances by renowned San Carlos singers Philip and Patsy Cassadore and provide a rare glimpse into the the rich imagery of traditional Western Apache culture.

TRACKS: Click below to listen.
1. Mountain Spirit Dance (1:38)
2. Another Mountain Spirit Dance (2:04)
3. Rain Dance Song (1:21)
4. Apache Creation Song (1:33)
5. Girl Who Is Afraid of Boys (1:50)
6. Social Song (2:00)
7. Sacred Cave Song (2:42)
8. A Better Life Ahead (1:23)
9. Sunrise Ceremonial Song #1

(Changing Woman Ceremony) (1:54)1
10. Sunrise Ceremonial Song #2

(Changing Woman Ceremony) (3:44)1
11. “With My Prayer I Am Protected” (3:03)1
12. The White Painted Lady (2:26)1
13. Crown Dance Song (2:25)2
14. People Know Me Wherever I Go (1:57)
15. I’m In Love With A Navajo Boy (2:10)
16. Social Song (1:58)
17. Where Are You Going? (1:52)
18. I’ve Been Around (2:55)
19. Where Have You Been? (2:15)
20. Wedding Party Song (1:16)
21. Good-bye, I’m Leaving (1:08)
22. Thunder Song (2:57)2
23. Prayer Song (3:20)2
24. Crown Dance Song (2:53)2
25. Horse Song (3:16)2
Total Time: 58:26
1 Originally released on Songs Of The Arizona Apache (CR-705)

2 Originally released on Songs Of The White Mountain Apache (CR-6165)