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The Promised Land: American Indian Songs of Lament and Protest

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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

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