SACRED MASK DANCE (Keres Song) / SUNRISE SONG (Zuni Song)
Phoenix, Arizona: Canyon Records, circa 1951. Vinyl, 45 rpm. A fine copy, clean and unblemished. Housed in a plain paper sleeve.
Scarce 7-inch featuring two tracks from “Natay, Navajo Singer” (1951), which is thought to be the first album by a Native American recorded for commercial release. The first artist signed to Canyon Records, Natay lent his resonant voice to a variety of Navajo, Hopi, Kiowa, Tewa, Zuni, and Pueblo songs. He preformed throughout the Southwest, and participated in singing tours sponsored by the Santa Fe Railroad. Item #77085
Price: $50.00
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