This C-D is for one of the singers who passed away in 2009. A Tribute to Hayna Fatz.
There are 17 wonderful songs.
If you are interested in buying a C-D you can call the Mendota Office 651-452-4141 there are no C-D’s at the office. We will get Nation Wright or Pat Mellang to call you.
There are two main purposes for the CD. One, it is to be played at wakes, funerals, and memorials with the hope that the CD will provide comfort, encouragement, and spiritual strength for those who are in mourning. For those Dakota individuals who grew up with these Dakota hymns, either from the Presbyterian or the Episcopalian Hymnals, or both, these hymns are memories. They are memories of certain places, or at certain times, or of the loved ones who have passed into the spirit world. For example, p. 97 of the Episcopalian hymnal, “Sweet Bye and Bye” (which is on the CD), always reminds me of my father, Chris Cavender Sr. This was one of his favorite hymns and it was sung at his graveside.
Two, it is to be used as one of many teaching tools/helps in revitalizing the Dakota language, which is in crisis. For example, in my community, Yellow Medicine Community, there are only six (6) speakers left in a population of approximately 450 individuals (this is about one percent, or 1%). I have tried to pronounce (articulate) the words as clearly as I can so that it will be helpful in the teaching of and in the revitalization process.
I have titled the Compact Disc, “Mato Nunpa Ic’icidowan,” that is “Mato Nunpa Sings With Himself.” The reason for this title is that I sing all four parts: the melody (or lead), the tenor, the baritone, and the bass.
Also, I wish to thank Gordon Bird and his wife, Joanne, who encouraged me to do this project and who, also, helped me considerably. In fact, I don’t think this CD would have materialized without them. So, I thank them very much!
This has been a labor of love. Although the CD project cost me close to $3,000, I am giving it free to each Dakota person who wants one. Also, I am giving it, free of charge, to those non-Dakota individuals who are interested in the CD. In September 2009, I will be 69 winters. So, this is a legacy which I leave for the Dakota People of Minnesota. I want them to say, after I am gone, “Mato Nunpa sang these hymns, and wanted the Dakota Language to live.”
Chris Mato Nunpa Dakota, Wahpetunwan, “Dwellers In the Leaves”
Member, Pezihuta Zizi Otunwe, Can Kaga Otida, “Loghouse Dwellers” (My Ospaye, or kinship unit, or clan)
“Yellow Medicine Community”
(BIA terms, Upper Sioux Community)
I’m a comedy club business owner in the Twin Cities. I produce monthly comedy showcases at the new Burnsville Performing Art Center. On July 10-11th I have a great Native American Comedian named Marc Yaffee from Los Angeles that will be performing. I’m trying to get the word out to Native American communities to hopefully come out and see his performance. A video preview of his act can be found on my site www.minnehahacomedyclub.com/bpac.html. Any other suggestion as far as newspapers or radio that market the Native American Communities would be great help. I have flyers Id be willing to mail out as well with show information to pass along.
Marc Yaffee’s personal website is www.marcyaffee.com
Thanks!
Michael Orensteen
Owner – MinneHAHA Comedy Club
www.minnehahacomedyclub.com
651-270-5783
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HSPHD Project Diversity is sponsoring an entertaining educational experience.
What: Native Pride Dancers “Larry Yazzie”.
Performances:
Singing
Instrumental Music – Flute
Storytelling
Inactive dancing – includes audience participation
When: Monday, December 22, 2008
Where: Government Center, Public Service Level (PSL), 2nd floor
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
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Bluedog a 2006/2007 Native American Music Award Nominee in the Best
Blues category will be performing at the Fineline Music Cafe on
Wednesday September 17th from 8-9 pm. The band will be performing
selections from their two all original CD’s, “From All Directions” and
“A Little White Lie”.Tickets to the performance are attached. They can
be printed and copied for however many tickets you need. Tickets can
also be picked up at the American Indian Studies Department at Augsburg
College.
The Bluedog band is based out of the Twin Cities and features the
following lineup:
Joni Weston Buffalohead (Dakota)-Lead Vocal
Eric Buffalohead (Ponca)-Lead Guitar
Chuck Davis (Lakota)-Congas, Bongos, Timbales and other percussion
Bob Simons (Dakota/Assinaboine)-Drums
Tom Suess-Bass
Alex Buffalohead (Dakota)-Keys
Please forward this email to anyone you think would be interested in the
show. We would also greatly appreciate it if you could post this email
(with the tickets) where others would have access to it.
$10 at the door gets the new CD “Dawn of a New Day” and the performance!
“REZ BLUES 2006″
Recorded live at Ringside Cafe, in St. Pete, Florida. 2006. Sylvia A. Duquet, Videographer/Tam
bourine…..Chaska Denny, Slide Guitar…Curt H. St. Cyr, Harmonica Alvon Griffin,
Percussionist…This was unrehearsed and impromptu, with words and music made up on the spot
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Just think, if YOUR add had been here, thousands of people from all over would have seen it.
