Bridging Worlds - one song at a time
VOLUME 1
Click on the covers below and read more about the songs and the dedications.
"Children of the sun"
To Francis Carson
"Writing the trails to the west"
To Rick Steber
"Freds Song"
To Fred Hill Sr.
"Marlene"
To Marlene Locke
"Thurmans morning song"
To Thurman Horse
"White Raven"
To Loveda Elk
"Young swan rising"
To Acosia Red Elk
"Brothers"
To Paul Howard & Jay Coates
"The Buffaloes of Ed Iron Cloud"
To Ed Iron Cloud
"Wakpamni Lake"
To Sidney Has No Horses
Videos
"The Buffaloes Of Ed Iron Cloud"
The video footage was recorded in Gjøvik/Norway from our concert in 2019 with Acosia Red Elk, jingle dress dancer from the Umatilla people of Oregon/US. Music video by Alexander Rostad.
"Writing The Trails Of The West"
"Writing The Trails Of The West" is deeply inspired by the work and personality of the contemporary western author Rick Steber. His books are a strong contribution to true and correct history regarding the European settlers early and contemporary interaction with native nations. The song carries a message and hope for how these cultures now can coexist.
"Children Of The Sun"
This is a dedication to Francis Carson and the Spokane Indian Nation. Francis is a living botanical encyclopedia. His wide knowledge about nature is a joy listening to and its fascinating to watch how easily he can walk around and pick a plant he knows exactly how to benefit from. His traditional teachings should be passed on so future generations also can enjoy a practical use of any plant right outside the doorstep. As a former “whipman” (person who maintain order during ceremonial dance) and still practicing medicine man, he has earned great respect in his community. This song is about him and his homeland.
"Thurmans Morning Song"
"Thurmans Morning Song" is dedicated and inspired by the wonderful artist Thurman Horse from the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The video is from our concert at the festival "Innpuls" and is produced by "Musikk i Innlandet".