Welcome to another round of Mystery Lyrics, and its a very interesting artist I present you with today. One you may not know, but thoroughly worth researching. I was introduced to her by a friend, and the first time I heard the first song it blew me away… I’m sure the same will happen to you…

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Today’s artist is an Ojibwe mother, singer, songwriter and visual artist who was born and raised on the Leech Lake Reservation in Northern Minnesota. She discovered at the age of eight that playing the piano and guitar came easy to her, and she began writing songs as a young adult. Feeling smothered on the Reservation, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corp at the age of 23. Near the end of her four-year tour she graduated from Police Academy in San Marcos, California. In 1994, she was honrably discharged from the Marines. Since that time, she has concentrated on motherhood and music and feels her role as a mother is her greatest accomplishment. “My children are the inspiration for all I do,” she says. Her music career began out of pure necessity. With two young children to care for, she began performing at coffee houses and local events. Over the years her songwriting has focused on a specific theme with a message to “Be brave and have a good journey.” Her first recording won her national recognition as Female Artist of the Year and Best Folk Recording at the 2000 Native American Music Awards. In 2004, her second recording released. The title track from this recording was later featured on Chris Eyre’s film Edge of America. Prior to her career as a musician, performer and recording artist with Makoche’ Recording Company, she also studied painting and sculpture. Today she has three children and is happily married to her husband Mark (also a former Marine). She continues to write music and perform, while also pursuing her art creer. Her special interest is Turtle Heart, a group she founded that works with youth in her community to promote positive lifestyle choices.

“This is as close to heaven I reckon as I’m going to get in this life.” (a comment on youtube)
“These are not just songs. These are revelations!” (a comment on amazon)

I couldn’t decide between two songs from this artist, so let’s do both

The first song is based loosely on a story by her mother, the noted author Anne Dunn. Your clue is:

Creatures young and grown
Called by mighty drumming
Of sacred hooves on stone

The Second Song is the title track of her last album to date

we can take back our lives
we don’t all have to fail

The last word belongs to todays artist…. “Love is hard to find and should be cherished. We need to care for children wherever they are in the world. Alcoholism and abuse are human problems everywhere. People everywhere need healing. No one should judge another person by the color of their skin. I consider anyone who walks in a sacred way and honors the earth to be indigenous to our planet.”

Answers as usual in the comment box at the foot of the page or per Email at sunsetcowboy2000@aol.com. Players wishing to send pics please submit their answers per Email…

ANNIE HUMPHREY

SPIRIT HORSES

EDGE OF AMERICA

(Both Songs) -> Aquara1997**
(Spirit Horses) -> slnwsc, Cdragonlady, Phiz*, Camelot, Sev