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Smokey
Valley represents the Sto;lo First Nation's of British
Columbia. The group has been singing on the west coast
of North America and it's surrounding area since the
summer of 1994. The group is made up of mostly family
from the Sto;lo and Chehalis Nations of South West B C.
Smokey Valley drum would like to dedicate this album to
all their family and friends who have supported them
throughout their travels.
This
debut album has captured a top-notch performance from
the Smokey Valley boys! The vocals from Francis James
are nothing less than astounding! Watch for this awesome
drum on the Pow Wow scene this season - they are sure to
be noticed by all.
The Songs
01
A Lil Chiniki Jr's
02 Song For Ardel Skalplock
03 Footslide
04. Side Pocket
05. Straight Song
06. C. C. C.
07. Contest Song
08. Straight Song
09. San Manual
10. Song For Jr. James
11. Slick
Back
row : L to R Wilfred Thomas (Kwantlen), Francis
James Lead singer ( Sto;lo),
Phillip
Lockerby (Sto;lo), Ralph Leon (Chehalis), Victor Harry (Squamish),
Ira Lecoy (Chehalis), Tyrone Thomas (Kwantlen)
Front row: L to R James
George (Sto;lo), Junior James (Sto;lo), Chris Thomas (Kwantlen),
and Nelson Leon (Chehalis)
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