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Omaha Indians, as a prominent tribe amongst Native Americans, have often been referred to as the world?s first real performers, and their dances are the continent?s oldest tradition. Highly symbolic in nature, these dances have maintained tribal morale and expressed its sense of dignity since the beginnings of recorded time. It is a mistake to assume that tribes such as the Omaha Indians are unaware of what is happening to them - they feel the erosion of their values in a fast changing world, and dance is the medium through which they express their frustration, bewilderment, longing for the past and willingness to adapt. Each tribe has its own peculiar dance forms to express its individuality with. A variety of influences go into their evolution - from esteemed animals to places of worship, beliefs, history... there is literally an endless font of inspiration for Omaha Indian dances. The fact that the traditional dance styles have suffered under the onslaught of modern influences - especially amongst the younger generations of Omaha Indians - cannot be denied; yet the basic formats have changed little over the centuries. Pow-wows are more than cultural gatherings for Omaha Indians - they present an opportunity for intertribal competition, and it is in dance that this spirit is evinced at its fiercest. This 2 CD set from A2ZCDS completes the series of traditional Omaha Indians dance songs and is an integral part of the whole collection.