Sweet Water Women
Sweet Water
© 2005 Robertson/Sovereign (634479322815)
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Sweet Water Women bring together the sounds of many Nations, using diverse harmonies, chants, drums, shakers, bells, bodhran, didgeridoo... Our songs have been described as spiritual, earthy, powerful, magical, and are offered from the heart.
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Sweet Water Women is comprised of Darlene, Deborah and Linda. We have come together like the rivers of the land --each of us travelling our own path, over rocks, through valleys, around bends, bubbling and flowing, until finally reaching the body of water that would contain and express us all together -- Sweet Indeed!
We are very proud and honoured to say we were all born on this beautiful part of Mother Earth that is Canada. We are four women who come from different cultures and backgrounds, and have found ourselves drawn together on this Red Road through the power of the Drum.
We have sung together over the years in traditional drumming circles in Sudbury, Ontario, where women gather weekly to share songs and teachings. These songs are sung in celebration and ceremony; to uplift and to connect with the sacred.
These original songs come to us through meditation, dreams, vision, and inspiration. We describe our music as World Aboriginal, as it has been greatly influenced by the North American Aboriginal culture, and encompasses sacred sounds you might hear in many tribal societies around the globe. Our songs are sung from the heart as prayers of respect and gratitude, and carry with them a purpose and a teaching to help others on their Earth Walk.
We express ourselves through these songs, using harmony, chants, drums, shakers, bells, bodhran, and didgeridoo -- to name a few. We believe the work of music goes beyond entertainment. We celebrate the connection and Oneness of all things, and offer this music to All of Creation for the healing of Mother Earth and All her Children.
About the Girls
Darlene is a "bird of many feathers'. Living on the road for over 15 years has given her a different sense of folk-roots, seasoned with styles ranging from European Gypsy, First Nations, to the roots of American Folk Music. She has performed at festivals, folk venues, schools, and on radio and TV from Canada to the US, and Ireland. Check out her website at www.moteldarlene.com.
Deborah started her music career in 1980, performing at Folk and Blues Festivals. She has brought her talents from the Rockies to the Yukon, and from Ontario to Thailand. Deborah's music ranges from folk, contemporary, rhythm and blues and country to aboriginal music. Whether it be a guitar, flute, shaker or drum, her music reflects a deep Spiritual connection.
Linda is one of the founding members of two drum circles in the City of Sudbury. She is also a healing facilitator, and uses her Drum to help others on their healing journey. "The power of the Drum has taken me on a wonderful and fascinating journey that I would never have dreamed possible."
About our Sweet Water CD
This Sweet Water CD is comprised of original songs received through meditation and inspiration for the purpose of sharing their messages of respect, gratitude and celebration with All of Creation.
Sweet Water Women are very honoured and grateful that Tanglefoot were able to join us on this CD. They added a wonderful new dimension to Gwando Deh and Cat's Lullaby. Miigwetch Tanglefoot for your generosity!!!
The inside cover of this CD contains the words and teachings to all the songs, so those listening can connect their Heart with the Song. The words to the songs also appear on our website.
Some of the words that have been offered by other people to describe this CD are: "spiritual, powerful, organic, meaningful, empowering, calming, ancient, transforming, communing with Nature, incredible visionary work, mystical, primal, heart music, gratifying, soulful, innocent, playful, wise, nurturing, grounding, adventurous, womanly, fecund, good vibrations, like a warm fire on a cold night, and communicates a powerful message".
Thanks so much for your interest in Sweet Water Women!!!
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Sweet Water Women
author: BarbSo happy to have found this group and their CD Having a wonderful time joining in my drumming buddy and I. Thanx
Awsome CD
author: Lindseygreat CD! Very soothing & relaxing! THANKS!
- author: Colleen
This is the perfect album for a new mother. I walk with my baby in her sling listening to this CD every night. It calms her to sleep and helps to keep me feeling peaceful and connected to the earth, and a world of mothers throughout time.
breathtaking
author: DaveIf the drum is the heartbeat of mother earth it is fitting you carry the beat to all others who will listen. Your voices are the sound of the wind and I waite to feal that wind in my face every time I listen to your music. I am a drum maker and you inspire me in my work. All I can say is thank you!
Sweet Water Women
author: Ms. Susan C. StorchA friend introduced me to this wonderful CD knowing I was studying the Ojibway language. When singing along with the CD, it uplifts my soul and brings me back to French River, Ontario where I grew up (now live in California). I feel connected to Creator and Mother Earth when singing these songs. "Sweet Water" amd "Rain and Thunder" are my favorites! I look forward to your next CD!
beautiful harmonies, soulful
author: SueFound this CD while browsing and I am so glad I did and purchased it. The harmonies are wonderful. Buffalo Medicine is one of my favorites. Thanks girls!
- author: Marguerite, Firewoman
Wow-what a deeply resonant piece of work! Thanks for the many blessings in this CD. "Buffalo Medicine" really speaks to the soul of my co-worker and myself! I find myself singing it alone when I am being offered lessons by Creator...it helps sustain me. There is such power in it! I've only had the chance to do a 'quick listen' to the entire CD-I look forward to the time I can 'visit with you' through your music for a more extended time. Thank you for the gift of your song.
Captivating Voices
author: DebbieI had never heard of these wonderful Women before searching on CDBaby for chants.Now I am hooked. Such incredible voices.Great grounding music for drum circles. Well done Ladies. I wish you the best.
Excellent
author: Lisa DUntil a week ago, I had not heard of Sweet Water Women. I was doing a search on CD Baby for didgerdoo music. To my wonderful surprise this CD showed up and I listened to the sample of each song. I was so moved by the music I absolutely had to purchase it! It arrived 3 days ago and I can't stop listening to it. I sit at work humming the tunes to some of these songs. These women are incredible! Their voices compliment each other so well and their musical skill is fabulous. I HIGHLY recommend this CD to everyone seeking a great listening and musically moving experience!
Earthy and excellent
author: Careful the ClownThis CD is so much fun to listen to, it takes you into the heart of Mother Earth and rolls you around...I feel like joining in--and I do!
Fabulous
author: NatalieI had the opportunity to see them at the Mill Race Folk Festival in Cambridge Ontario and I have been waiting for this release since then. It did not dissapoint!!!
Wonderful CD
author: SharonThe drumming and singing is great. Some of the lyrics are sung in indigenous languages and this is refreshing.
- author: gentlerainwoman
i just wanted to say you are wonderful and keep up the beautyful music ladies keep on keepin on with the beautyful music may the creator watch over all of you's and keep in in good health!!!!!
I listen at work: It helps keep me grounded in midst of chaos.
author: BrendaI listen to the CD at work in an Aboriginal health agency. It helps keep me grounded in midst of chaos. It's easy to float away to calm and keep out the white noise of work-life.
My heart heard its beat! All I expected & more.
author: Bev RobinsonHaving seen them preform, I have waited for this first release. The sounds are the heartbeat of the Earth. It is a balance of primal drumming, harmonious voices, and laughter, that are life. It gives me goosebumps, joy and grounding. Wonderfilled.