Born into a strong singing tradition, Joseph Shields Jr. began learning songs at a very young age and quickly became recognized as a noted traditional singer. Raised in the traditional Lakota way on the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota he was given the name Wamblee Ousopa, meaning "Catches the Eagle". His father was a respected medicine man as were his ancestors going back four generations. He leads Sun Dance, Sweat Lodge and various ceremonies for the Lakota. He traveled for years with his uncle Neulan Dion across the country sharing his songs and leading ceremonies for prisoners in an effort to offer healing to them. In addition, he is a highly regarded peyote singer in the Native American Church. Feeling that they should be preserved for coming generations, he consented to record these sacred songs. NAMMY winner in Best Historical Recording.
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