Native North American Child: An Odyssey
Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1974
36 min · 12 tracks · country · electronic · folk
An evocative blend of folk, country, and rock that powerfully articulates Indigenous experiences and narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with emotional peaks
- evocative storytelling through song
- short tracks for reflective moments
- engaging narratives about identity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- avoid deep thematic exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Native North American Child: An Odyssey' was Buffy Sainte-Marie's sixth studio album and marked a continuation of her advocacy for Indigenous rights. By this time, she had already established herself as a significant voice in folk music, following the success of her earlier albums in the 1960s. This album further solidified her role as a cultural ambassador, exploring themes of identity and social justice.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Now That the Buffalo's Gone 2:50
- 2 Isketayo Sewow (Cree Call) 1:18
- 3 He's an Indian Cowboy in the Rodeo 2:04
- 4 Poppies 3:02
- 5 It's My Way 3:36
- 6 Moonshot 3:43
- 7 Soldier Blue 3:25
- 8 Way, Way, Way 1:43
- 9 The Piney Wood Hills 3:08
- 10 My Country 'Tis of Thy People You're Dying 6:47
- 11 Native North-American Child 2:13
- 12 Little Wheel Spin and Spin 2:23
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