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Most members of the Hethu?shka Indian tribe now belong to mainstream life and Reservation life no longer applies to them. However, this is a fiercely individualistic people and they have always sought to preserve their old ways, traditions and cultural heritage by various means. In a manifesto issued by The U Mon Hon Hethu'shka Society, the importance of carrying out their traditional ways within their lives and educating their young men so that these ways may not be lost is emphasized. This Society is remarkably organized. It incorporates a Code of Ethics, advocates a positive and tolerant approach to all issues pertaining to the tribe and the rest of the world, and has strict parameters for membership. The musical heritage of this Omaha Indian tribe was remarkably showcased in a concert program conducted at the Library of Congress, Washington D.C. on August 22, 1985. This concert generated much-needed public awareness as well as the active support of heritage-oriented organizations like the American Folklife Center. This 2-CD set from A2ZCDS presents the most memorable musical highlights of this event. It is a tribute to this remarkable tribe?s heritage and is worthy of further study. Novel music aficionados, the historically inclined and seekers of their true American roots will find this an indispensable resource.