The Promised Land: American Indian Songs of Lament and Protest

The Promised Land was released during a period when the public became aware of American Indian grievances through a series of protest actions. In 1978, for example, a group of American Indians undertook "The Longest Walk" to educate people about legislation threatening tribal sovereignty and rights; the five-month spiritual walk from California to Washington, D.C., succeeded in garnering wide support―and in blocking the legislation. The opening track honors Walk participants. Other tracks include "The Day Columbus Got Lost" and "Proud to Belong to the Indian Nation." Liner notes provide a background on Native beliefs as well as detailed descriptions of songs, newspaper articles, and quotes from tribal chiefs, Nietzsche, and Bob Dylan.

Track Listing

101	Traditional Honoring Song	Periwinkle	02:27
102	Indian Prayer, An - Lament	Periwinkle	03:36
103	The Day Columbus Got Lost	Periwinkle	01:36
104	Song for Sarah	Periwinkle	02:00
105	Straight Talk	Periwinkle	02:43
106	For the Children's Sake	Periwinkle	03:07
107	Proud to Belong to the Indian Nation	Periwinkle	02:12
108	The People United Can Never Be Defeated	Periwinkle	01:25
201	Columbus Had Six Sailing Ships	Periwinkle	02:25
202	Feathers	Periwinkle	04:29
203	Ode to an Indian Swan	Periwinkle	03:41
204	No Tippecanoe	Periwinkle	02:42
205	The Promised Land	Periwinkle	04:38
206	Traditional 49-er	Periwinkle	01:21