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California Indians

from Backflip by Arigon Starr

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This song is a shout-out to all of the local tribes Arigon has met while on the road in California. "Many times folks at shows outside of California would marvel that there were STILL Indian tribes here. Well, of course there are!" The track is also used as the theme music of "American Indian Airwaves" which airs every week on Los Angeles' KPFK 90.7FM.

lyrics

Yeh, feel the California sun beating down
Yeh, see the pretty roses sprout from the ground
You hear voices whisper through the mission walls
Louder than all the kids and their parents’ cel phone calls
If you stop to listen
You can hear their hearts beating loud

Can’t keep those California Indians down
They’re tough and resilient
And holding their ground
Can’t keep those California Indians down
From Miwok to Viejas
They are still standing proud

Toypurina led a mission revolt
Ishi emerged from the woods and took the whole world by storm
Pomo Basket weavers practice their art
Cahuilla Bird Singers are practicing their parts
If you stop to listen
You can hear their hears beating loud

Can’t keep those California Indians down
They’re tough and resilient
And holding their ground
Can’t keep those California Indians down
From Chumash to Choinumni
They are still standing proud
If you stop to listen
You can hear their hearts beating loud

Can’t keep those California Indians down
They’re tough and resilient
And holding their ground
Can’t keep those California Indians down
From Wintu to Wiyot
They are still standing proud

Words and Music by Arigon Starr
©2002 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP)

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from Backflip, track released April 30, 2002
Guitars: Arigon Starr
Bass: Tyler Grant
Drums and Percussion: Nicholas Peters
Lead Guitar: Jeff Ruiz

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Arigon Starr Los Angeles, California

Arigon Starr is an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. She has released four CD projects -- all of which have become staples on Native American and community radio playlists across the US and Canada. Arigon is based in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a respected playwright, actor and comic book artist. ... more

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