Earl Ray – Traditional Songs of the Salt River Pima (CR-6324)

DescriptionThe ‘Akimel ‘O’odham (meaning “River People”), formerly known as the Pimas, live in the deserts of Arizona on the Salt River and Gila River Reservations. As some of the oldest residents of the American Southwest, the ‘Akimel ‘O’odham trace much of their agriculturally-rooted culture to the ancient Hohokam people.  A member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribe, Earl Ray (known in Pima as Lo:dac) is a singer, linguist, and tribal activist and the only one who reads and writes the Salt River Pima dialect.  On this recording, Earl sings a collection of rare and historic songs evoking the rich mythology and cultural pageantry of the ‘Akimel ‘O’odham.  Album includes detailed notes, translation and transliteration of Salt River Pima words. TRACKS:Click below to listen.1. Mu:vic (The Point Song) (4:35)Your browser does not support the audio element.   2. Cu:k Ce:vag (Black Cloud) (3:58)Your browser does not support the audio element.   3. Ko:magi Ve:mgal (The Coyote Song) (2:32)Your browser does not support the audio element.   4. Ho’ok (The Cripple Song) (5:32)Your browser does not support the audio element.   5. Nanakmel Ha-Ki (The Bat’s Cave) (3:22)Your browser does not support the audio element.   6. S-wam Va:vas (The Yellow Bird Song) (4:02)Your browser does not support the audio element.   7. Wa: Ne’i (Basket Dance) (5:21)Your browser does not support the audio element.   8. Hascud Hiosik (What Kind of Flower?) (2:43)Your browser does not support the audio element.   9. Vipismal (The Hummingbird Song) (3:20)Your browser does not support the audio element.   10. Tas Oicuk Hoigedak (The Evening Song) (3:27)Your browser does not support the audio element.   11. Ku:guk (The Going Home Song) (1:58)Your browser does not support the audio element.   Total Time: 39:03Press Direct link to purchase CD through Amazon: