2013 har vært nok et godt år for urfolksmusikk, fastslår urfolksnettstedet
Etablerte unge talenter som Derek Miller og Samantha Crain har gitt ut fantastiske album. Frank Waln, Leonard Sumner og Nataanii Nez Means har skapt en lys fremtid for urfolks hip hop. Samtidig har DJ-trioen A Tribe Called Red fortsatt å definere sin egen sjanger pow wow step dance music.
Nettstedet skriver at disse bare er noen av grunnene til at musikkelskere kan feire. Indian Country Today har bedt noen av kjennerne av urfolksmusikk «Over Dammen» om å velge sine favoritter.
Her har vi bare tatt med album. De fleste artistene er totalt ukjente på denne siden av Atlanterhavet.
Janet Rogers sitt albumvalg:
1. Derek Miller, Blues, Vol. 1. Hot, rough, sexy blues (official site)
2. George Leach, Surrender. Twelve years in the making and every note was worth the wait.
3. A Tribe Called Red, Nation II Nation. They have created new territory just for dancing.
4. The Johnnys, Rock. A generous offering of the Thinking Man’s Metal Music
5. Patricia Cano, Songs from Tomson Highway’s The (Post) Mistress. Sultry vocals with perfect pitch.
Frank Waln sitt albumvalg:
1. A Tribe Called Red, Nation II Nation. This record is powerful, political and spiritual. ATCR is legendary.
2. Leonard Sumner, Rez Poetry. These songs are so fresh with a unique blend of musical influence scatted all throughout. Leonard Sumner carves out his own genre with this classic album.
3. Samantha Crain, Kid Face. Equal parts Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Danger Mouse, this album’s haunting melodies and introspective lyrics will pull you in and never let go.
4. Dark Water Rising, Grace & Grit: Chapter 1. Heartfelt and dynamic, this album shows Charly Lowry delivering flawless vocals backed by a talented band. DWR mixes southern charm with Indigenous sensibilities in an album that is sure to win your heart over.
5. Fawn Wood & Dallas Waskahat, Blessings. Powerful, feel good music from one of the best female vocalists out, regardless of genre or ethnicity.
Vincent Schilling sitt albumvalg:
1. Frank Waln, Born Ready. Fearless story-telling, symphonic hip-hop from the Rosebud Sioux Reservation.
2. Inez Jasper, Burn Me Down. A fun and enlightening mix of traditional sounds with contemporary dance music and uplifting vocals.
3. Nataanii Nez Means, 2 Worlds. Without holding back Nataanii attacks his hip hop tracks fearlessly and covers topics such as AIM, Rez issues and his own father Russell Means.
4. Samantha Crain, Kid Face. Amazing folk vocalist with a powerhouse of emotion for a young artist. Watch out for this one.
5. A Tribe Called Red, Nation II Nation. An immaculate blending of traditional drum song and electronic beats to include dubstep, electronica and even sirens.
Jason Morgan Edwards sitt albumvalg:
1. Saving Damsels, "Sweet Girl" from Find My Way. JJ Otero's signature soul-searching and poetic lyrics really shine through on this particular track from the band's 2012 release.
2. Twang Deluxe, "NWO- New Waylon Order." Pays homage to one of the Navajo trio's main musical influences, Waylon Jennings. Be sure to look for their debut album in 2014.
3. Miracle Dolls, "NeverMind" from Guns n Thieves. The Miracle Dolls solidify their strong foot-hold as the leading Native presence on the alternative/indie rock stage.
4. Raye, "Drink Me Dry." This newcomer is lighting up both LA and NYC with her distinctive style and sound. It's hard not to feel the joys and pains of loves found and lost while listening to this poignant melody of giving all you have inside to that special someone.
5. The Plateros, "A Motherless Child." The Plateros continue to lead the charge for classic rock and blues fans. Infusing time-honored riffs with their unique stylings, the Navajo cousins continue to push forward, breaking new musical ground with each performance. This song puts the band's singing, song-writing and playing on full display.
RPM.fm sitt albumvalg:
1. A Tribe Called Red, Nation II Nation
2. Samantha Crain, Kid Face
3. Leanne Simpson, Islands of Decolonial Love
4. Leonard Sumner, Rez Poetry
5. City Natives, 4 Kingz
