Ulali - Rattle Songs

This is a grouping of rattle songs from Ulali's first album, Mahk Jchi (1996). Enjoy!

I have a selection of photos running from many of the well known Chiefs to actual photos from Elk Ridge and "The Hostile Camp". Indians relaxing on Custer's Bluff and a re-enactment of Wounded Knee. Early gold miners in 1889 to Wild Bill Hickok's grave marker. If you'd like info on any of the photos used I would be happy to try to help.

Members during this time:
Pura Fé
Jennifer Kreisberg
Soni Moreno

Rattles have always had a great part in the spiritual connection with the creator as well as for use in public gatherings. It is said that the rattles symbolize the animal, plant, and mineral kingdoms. The animal kingdom is exemplified in the form of the container or decorative feather of the rattle. The mineral kingdom is represented by the rocks that create the sound or also by the paint used for the artwork depicted on the rattle. And, the plant kingdom is symbolized by the handle.
Native American rattles are made with a number of natural materials such as turtle shell, leather, rawhide, bead work and Native American feathers. Fur, fringe, seeds, rocks, antlers, horns, bones and shells are used to create that unique Indian style. Clay beads, blue corn, manzanita seeds or small smooth stones such as those found at the opening of an ant hill, are also sometimes put in the rattles to give it the desired sound.
Thanks to http://www.tribalbiz.com for this info.