Eagle Whistles

Live At Bismarck

Singers: Billy Runs Above, Alex Gwin, Seymor Eagle Speaker, Wade Baker (Lead Singer), Dean Fox, Jim Buffalo Calf, Ron Smith, Mike Driver, Saunders Bearstall, Jr.
United Tribes International Singing Champions 1984-1985
©1985 Feathestone FT-1013
The EAGEL WHISTLES singing group, formed in the early 1970's, is comprised of young men from Mandaree and New Town, North Dakota, Montana and Canada. The EAGLE WHISTLES have performed at many of the major celebrations throughout Canada and U.S. They have also journeyed overseas to perform in other countries. The EAGLE WHISTLES have acquired much experience, knowledge and create their own style to achieve the title - United Tribes International Singing Champions 1984-1985.

Special thanks to the United Tribes International Championship Celebration Committee for their cooperation in the production fo this recording.

MC's: Russel Standing Rock and Henry Green Crow.

Recording & Remix: Gordon Bird and Darrel Lockwood.

Play song

Name

Performed by

Description

Native Words

Translation

Notes
Grand Entry Grand Entry - (Grass Dance Song) Composed by Eagle Whistles at the time of this recording. Mandaree
Traditional Traditional Song - Lakota Song learned from Howard Bad Hand, Denver, CO Mandaree
Champion Song Champion's Song (Grass Dance Song) - Composed by Billy Runs Above at the time fo this recording. Female voice is that of Mrs. (Brad) Nona Buffalo Calf. Mandaree
Edze Mage Gunaka Edze Mage Gunaka (Whistle Song) - Old song learned from the late Helen Wilkinson. Mandaree
Grass Dance Grass Dance Song - Composed by Billy Runs Above. Mandaree
Veterans Song Veterans Honor Song - Song from World War I Mandaree
Grass Dance Grass Dance Song (Whistle Song) - Revived and given to the Eagle Whistles by Helen Wilkinson. Mandaree
Edze Maje Gunaka Edze Mage Gunaka - Old song revived and given to the Whistles by Helen Wilkinson. Mandaree
Edze Mage Gunaka Edze Mage Gunaka - Santee Sioux Song - Necklace Breaker Grass Dance, received from Helen Wilkinson. Mandaree
Contest Southern Style Contest Song - Ponca Song taught to the Eagle Whistles by Roy (Crazy Horse) Bison. Mandaree