The Native American Church, or Peyote Church, had its origins in pre-Columbian Mexico. An inter-tribal religion and philosophy developed around the United States in which rituals using the peyote cactus are practiced. The plant is eaten as a sacrament and produces a sense of euphoria. The ceremony consists of long prayers and quiet meditative songs in sets of four accompanied by a special rattle and water-drum. Prayers are sometimes answered by “Father Peyote” in the form of songs or advice thus hundreds of songs are constantly being created and shared among the members of the church. There are two versions of “Amazing Grace” sung in Navajo and Sioux. Their singing creates a wonderful sense of peace. Many of the songs are translated in the liner notes.
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to hear an MP3 of track 1 Straight Song (vocables only) .
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to hear an MP3 of track 16 Mother Peyote.
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to hear an MP3 of track 19 Amazing Grace (in Navajo).
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to hear an MP3 of track 20 Amazing Grace (in Sioux).
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