The Spirit
Sands Singers are an anishinabe (plains ojibway)/plains
cree singing group from Swan Lake First Nation,
Manitoba. The name "Spirit Sands" comes from a
place in Southern Manitoba which was used for Vision
Quests and special ceremonies. It was also a traditional
hunting territory for many of our ancestors. Spirit
Sands Singers was formed in 1997 and is comprised of
singers ranging in age from 7 to 26. Most of Spirit
Sands Singers are from Swan Lake, MB, Waterhen Lake, SK.
and Piapot, SK.
In 1997 Spirit Sands Singers landed a song on the CBS
television movie "Marriage of Convenience"
starring Jane Seymour. Labeled as the fastest rising
drum group, their singing style is referred to as a
"northern style with a southern blast"
The
Songs
01 For the People Song 4:22
02 Come and Dance 3:34
03 Swinging 3:52
04 Chickadee Hill Shuffle 2:35
05 Homesick Blues 5:33
06 Moonlight Delight 3:29
07 Indian Springs Memorial Song 3:23
08 Cruisin' 3:05
09 Belt Dance Song 3:29
10 Future Pride 3:07
11 Standing Alone 4:32
12 Secret Admirer 3:07
13 Sandstorm 5:00
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