Indigenous Americans

15 songs · chronological · Annotations and notes by Justin A. Brummer

A collection of Vietnam War songs by Indigenous North Americans This forms part of the larger Vietnam War Song Project, an interpretive examination of over 6,000 Vietnam War songs identified, revealing how the war's significance is represented through music. The project also collects spoken-word recordings about the conflict. This unique collection of voices advances scholarship by providing insights into people’s views about the war over time as represented in music, looking at diverse communities and vibrant music scenes. It is crucial in developing our knowledge of the war and the humanities, through the use of a digital research platform.Picture: Billy Walkabout, citizen of the Cherokee…

  1. J.J. Light – Kent State (1970)
  2. Denver Indian Singers – Song for Vietnam Veterans (1972)
  3. Various Artists – Honoring Song (Vietnam Song) (1972)
  4. The Mandaree Singers – Vietnam Veterans Song (1974)
  5. Various Artists – Slow War Dance, Vietnam Song (1986)
  6. D.J. Nez – Vietnam Hero (1990)
  7. Black Lodge Singers – Vietnam-Desert Storm Song (1991)
  8. Black Lodge Singers – Vietnam – Desert Storm (1993)
  9. The Fort Yates Singers – Vietnam Veteran's Song (1996)
  10. Various Artists – Menominee Vietnam Veterans Song (1997)
  11. Various Artists – Vietnam Veterans' Song (2001)
  12. Various Artists – Sioux Flag Song
  13. The Singing Tribesmen – The American Way
  14. Buffy Sainte-Marie – Universal Soldier (1964)
  15. Buffy Sainte-Marie – Moratorium (Bring Our Brother Home) (1971)