Amazon.com：★★★★★ Sacred Earth is a unique group of musicians committed to
the preservation, integrity and vitality of this Sacred Earth through the creative
expression of not only the primal energy of this vibrant planet, but also of its
people s cultural diversity, traditions, folklore, rituals and legacy. Sacred Earth
aspires to create a listening experience that reaches beyond music into a realm that
is deeper, richer and more profoundly rewarding than what is commonly offered by modern
civilization. Thanks for taking this musical journey with us. --Sacred Earth

Open the doorway to the gifts of the North with Sacred Earth's Wind of the North (the
second of a four CD set based on the Four Directions). The Native American flute,
guitars and rhythms of Sacred Earth, are crafted into radiant music by multi-Grammy
nominated producer Peter Kater. The evocative voices of special guests Kevin Locke
and two-time Grammy award winner Rita Coolidge create an atmosphere full of light.
Throughout the world tribal people honor the Four Winds (the four cardinal directions).
The North Wind is represented by white light, a combination of all colors in the
spectrum. The color white promotes meditation aiding a seeker to find truth, purity,
and simplicity. Enjoy this timeless musical journey with Sacred Earth.

Purification Chant 4:57 waci auwelo, wanyankiyayo - Behold, they come dancing. tatanka
oyate waci auwelo - The buffalo nation comes dancing. iwaye ce namah onwe - I am
praying, hear me. iwaye ce namah onwe - I am praying, hear me. iwaye ce namah onwe -
I am praying, hear me. iwaye ce wakan ca ecetuwe - I am praying that sacredness may
be restored. mahpiya tipi wan ogna iwaye - Here in this heavenly lodge I am praying.
iwaye ce namah onwe - I am praying hear me. iwaye ce namah onwe - I am praying hear
me. iwaye ce namah onwe - I am praying hear me. iwaye ce wakan ca ecetuwe - I am
praying that sacredness may be restored.

Sacred Earth is a unique group of musicians committed to the preservation, integrity
and vitality of this Sacred Earth through the creative expression of not only the
primal energy of this vibrant planet, but also of its people s cultural diversity,
traditions, folklore, rituals and legacy.

Rita Coolidge (Cherokee), a two time Grammy winner, is an enduring talent blessed
with radiant Native American beauty. Her recording career has spawned over several
dozen albums worldwide including a multi-platinum disc. She is one of the most
versatile singers of the rock generation. In 1997, Coolidge was one of the founding
members of Walela, a Native American music trio. Walela means hummingbird in Cherokee.
Rita s most heartfelt commitment remains to the Native American community. The commitment
to her Cherokee heritage carries through her life, If we have the vision and the dream,
anything can come true.

Kevin Locke (Hunkpapa Band of Lakota Sioux and Anishinabe), a Grammy nominee, is known
throughout the world as a visionary Hoop Dancer, the preeminent player of the indigenous
Northern Plains Flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist
and educator. Kevin was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment
for the Arts (NEA), which recognized him as a Master Traditional Artist who has contributed
to the shaping of our artistic traditions and to preserving the cultural diversity of the
United States. Kevin s goal is to raise awareness of the oneness we share as human beings.
His belief in the unity of human kind is expressed dramatically in the traditional hoop
dance which illustrates the roles and responsibilities that all human beings have within
the hoops (or circles) of life.

Producer/Composer PETER KATER has worked deeply and extensively with many musicians from
many cultures and traditions around the world. In addition to receiving multiple Grammy
nominations and the Environmental Leadership Award from the United Nations, he s performed
world-wide and written music for over 100 television and film programs, 11 On & Off-Broadway
dramatic plays and he s produced over 50 CD s. He s constantly looking for a unique creative
adventure and is always open to what s next.







Sacred Earth 神圣的地球是一个特别的音乐家团体，致力于倡导维护地球的生态环境和人文环境，
多年来创作很多别致优美的音乐，试图通过音乐加强远古文明与现代文明的相互融合，在艺术文化
的层面创造多种文化的和谐包容。美洲原住民长笛、吉他和优美神圣地球的韵律，制作成充满光明
的亮丽音乐。以世界各地部落民族引以为荣的四风(四个主要方向)为题材，北风代表白光，它结合
了所有颜色的光谱，促进冥想以求真理、纯洁和简单。神圣的地球让您享受这一永恒的音乐之旅。
此专辑获得2008年格莱美最佳印第安音乐专辑提名。


Peter Kater：Piano
Kevin Locke Native American Flute, Chanting, Vocals
Rita Coolidge Vocals
Paul McCandless Oboe, Penny Whistles
Pete Korpela Percussion
Sacred Earth Everything Else

                                          01 Buffalo Song (05:28)
                                          02 Honoring the North (06:08)
                                          03 I Am Walking (05:19)
                                          04 Hands of Time (05:17)
                                          05 Circle Dance (05:45)
                                          06 Grandmothers Song (05:44)
                                          07 Purification Chant (05:00)
                                          08 Moonlight Passage (06:04)
                                          09 Trials of Winter (06:11)