Native North American Child: An Odyssey cover

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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