Courtney Yellowfat - Sitting Bull's Medicine Song (Song 92)

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“This song is referring to the different stages of life,” explains Kevin Locke. “It is related to the buffalo also. So remember, the buffalo is really the foundation of the livelihood, the wellbeing of the people. The one that sang this, it could be like a voice from beyond sang this to Sitting Bull or whoever it is. This could be a personal song from Sitting Bull who could sing that for somebody and convey that benediction to that person.”

From Teton Sioux Music by Frances Densmore: “This song was used by Sitting Bull in treating the sick.”

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Tópakiya kȟolá niwákȟaŋ nuŋwé
Tópakiya kȟolá niwákȟaŋ nuŋwé
Tópakiya kȟolá niwákȟaŋ nuŋwé
“Tuwéni wakȟáŋ šni yeló,” ehé č’uŋ
Tópakiya kȟolá niwákȟaŋ nuŋwé
Tópakiya kȟolá niwákȟaŋ nuŋwé

In four places friend
May you be sacred
No one is sacred
You said
In four places friend
May you be sacred

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from Lakota Songs, released August 31, 2022
Sitting Bull's Medicine Song (Song 92)
Sung by Courtney Yellowfat
Song No. 92
Densmore recording sung by Tȟatȟáŋka Waŋžíla (One Buffalo)

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Densmore Repatriation Project

At Standing Rock in 1911, Frances Densmore met with dozens of tribal elders and recorded traditional songs on wax cylinder. Densmore documented this work in her book Teton Sioux Music which became a touchstone for learning about Lakota/Dakota culture. The Densmore Repatriation Project reintroduces the songs with new recordings made by contemporary Native singers. ... more

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