CIRCLE OF FAITH

Circle of Faith introduces two contemporary compositions, Circle of Faith by Alton Clingan and Iyaaknaska by Jerod Tate, which are influenced by Native American themes and culture. Featured artists include the Young Nation Singers drumming group and double bassist James VanDemark.  (1998)


TRACKS:

1-8    Circle of Faith - The Words of Chief Seattle
         Composed by: Alton Howe Clingan
         Narrated by: John Belindo
         with Young Nation Singers, drum group: Gary Parker, Russell Blackbird,
         Harvey Dreaver, Randy White 
         ProMusica Chamber Orchestra - Timothy Russell, conductor      

          Opening Native Song  [2:26]
          Native Language  [3:23]
          Song of Chief Seattle  [5:43]
          Day and Night Cannot Dwell Together  [2:04]
          Middle Native Song  [3:13]
          We May Be Brothers After All  [1:58]
          We Will Ponder Your Proposition  [3:35]
          Final Native Song  [2:34]

9      Iyaaknasha' for Double Bass and Orchestra  [21:23]
        Composed by: Jerod Sheffer Tate
        with James VanDemark, double bass
         ProMusica Chamber Orchestra - Timothy Russell, conductor