In review--The Intimate World of Round Dancin'
World/Native American
Wayne Silas, Jr.
Infinite Passion
Canyon Records
Hey everyone, it’s that time of year for Native American
round dances--a merry cycle of socializing, dancing, drumming and singing
personal as well as, humorous songs. A
regular performer on the pow-wow trail and round dance circles, Wayne Silas,
Jr. (Menominee/Oneida) brings us his newest collection of round dance songs, lullabies,
and traditional women’s songs on Infinite
Passion. One minute he’s singing at
the top of his lungs, another a moment he sings from the bottom of his heart
with songs so sweet, intimate and tender that I feel like I’m eavesdropping on
his family. On the other hand, when his
group of talented friends joins Silas, I feel like I dropped into a party.
My favorite songs lean on the slower melodic side such as Tha Mash Up which features polyrhythms,
chimes, and vocal harmonies. Pray, a duet with Veronica Keeswood also
hits the spot as far as passionate vocals go and the lullaby that ends the
recording (Super Kids) points out one
of those tender, sweet and intimate moments I mentioned earlier. And anyone expecting round dance humor will
find that here too with She Texts Me, She
Texts Me Not. But for some other woman, Yummy
Whisper offers a sexy tribute. Many of the songs come with stories
mentioned in the liner notes along with photographs of Silas’ children and of
himself at a young age joining an adult drum group. It’s probably more than you asked for or
hoped to know as you venture into the inner world of Wayne Silas, Jr. Boy, talk about wearing one’s heart on his
sleeve!
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