Music for The Native Americans


Music for The Native Americans is a 1994 album by Robbie Robertson, compiling music written by Robertson and other colleagues for the television documentary film The Native Americans.
The album was Robertson's first foray into writing music specifically inspired by his Mohawk heritage. Robertson brought in his son Sebastian Robertson to handle the drums on "Golden Feather", "Skinwalker", "It Is a Good Day to Die" and "Words of Fire, Deeds of Blood." His daughter Delphine Robertson sings backing vocals on "Coyote Dance."

Track listing

The album is compiled as a soundtrack, being credited to a variety of musicians. Songs listed below are credited to Robertson unless otherwise specified.
  1. "Coyote Dance" – 4:07
  2. Ulali: "Mahk Jchi " – 4:17
  3. "Ghost Dance" – 5:12
  4. "The Vanishing Breed" – 4:39
  5. "It Is a Good Day to Die" – 5:46
  6. "Golden Feather" – 5:22
  7. Kashtin: "Akua Tuta" – 4:51
  8. "Words of Fire, Deeds of Blood" – 4:52
  9. Walela : "Cherokee Morning Song" – 2:58
  10. "Skinwalker" – 5:56
  11. Ulali and The Silvercloud Singers: "Ancestor Song" – 2:54
  12. "Twisted Hair" with Bonnie Jo Hunt – 3:23

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