The Promised Land: American Indian Songs

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	An Indian Prayer - 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