Center Records presents
Lakota Ceremonial Pipe Songs by Joseph Flying Bye,
respected Lakota holy man from the Standing Rock reservation
His bestseller
The Night is Sacred
Ceremonial Pipe Songs for Future Generations. Lakota / Sioux culture, history, and spirituality in the songs and teachings of a respected 83 year old Native American elder and traditional Lakota medicine man from the Standing Rock Reservation (1917-2000).
This full-length audio recording is spoken in both his native Lakota language and English.
This full-length audio recording is spoken in both his native Lakota language and English.
When asked what he would like his great grandchildren to know about many years from now, Joseph Flying Bye replied, "They need to know about the sacred pipe. Why we pray with the pipe. The meaning of the songs and words. What they need to learn, and know, and do."
The CD liner notes also include lyrics in both Lakota and English to aid in learning the songs. Total time is 48 minutes.
The CD liner notes also include lyrics in both Lakota and English to aid in learning the songs. Total time is 48 minutes.
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Who was Joseph Flying Bye?
Joseph Flying Bye - Kangi Hotanka (Crow with a Loud Voice) was a pejuta wicasa (medicine man), akicita (decorated war veteran), and wakan wicasa (holy man) from the Hunkpapa tribe of the Lakota / Sioux Nation on the Standing Rock Reservation, best known for the leaders of the late 1890's such as Sitting Bull, Gall and American Horse.
“Put your moccasins back on and walk the Red Road to another life.
Then you can honor your relatives and know where you come from.”
“In this modern time you have to do your best yourself.
That’s your answer to, "What is life?"
You must do it yourself, your doing, your thinking.
The answers to the meaning of life are inside you.”
Joseph Flying Bye