Search - Various Artists :: Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow 1999 (2001 GRAMMY WINNER)

It Rocks!!! Bow Down to the Indians.......

benjgi | 06/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hey, to all you out there! The second I heard this CD I wanted it. I was listening to it while at my dad's house. It has a great spiritual feeling. It made me want to get up and Jingle dance. This CD made me even more want to get involved with my culture and social activities. I rate it a 5***** record."

Re living the experience

Kiwi Critic | South Dakota, USA | 08/29/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Our family has recently moved to the US and as seems common with New Zealand people, have a natural curiosity to the indiginous cultures of the country. In NZ, thankfully, we are continually exposed, and grateful for the richness that our Maori culture can add to our daily lives. Here in Iowa there seems little interest or acknowlegement (from our contemporaries) of the Indian people. In visiting a recent Pow Wow the locals we knew were more concerned for our personal safety than seemed right. Anyway, we went regardless. What a fantastic experience. We didnt feel like tourists. We felt like guests.

Wanting to take home some of what we heard I picked this CD out of a choice of many. I dont know enough about the music to differentiate the skilled from the amature. I dont have the ear to barely tell one tune from the next. What this CD does give is the feeling of being at the Pow Wow - exactly what I was after - and is an excellent choice for me who is not a critic just wants the 'feel' of the event to take home with me and share with friends."