Prayer for Peace

1	Peace and Power / Joanne Shenandoah 3:26
2	Surrender / R. Carlos Nakai 4:51
3	Yuba / Mary Youngblood 3:41
4	Across the Sky / Joanne Shenandoah 2:05
5	Painted Cave / Robert Mirabal 5:47
6	I Will Fight No More / R. Carlos Nakai 4:12
7	Pyramid Temples / Alice Gomez 4:33
8	Kahawi'tha / Joanne Shenandoah 2:13
9	If Men Were at Peace / R. Carlos Nakai 5:53
10	The Offering / Mary Youngblood 2:36
11	Aeolian Wind/Wolves / Michel Cusson 4:55
12	I Wish You Peace / Lawrence Laughing 3:40
13	Nemi-Sacred Ground / R. Carlos Nakai 5:45
14	Messenger / Joanne Shenandoah 4:58
15	Prayer for Peace / Peter Kater 3:20

Barnes & Noble

From the opening notes of Joanne Shenandoah's inviting alto on her original song "Peace and Power," it's evident that the music on this compilation is meant not so much to speak of peace, or even to pray for it, but to instill it. The warmth of Shenandoah's song, sung in her native Iroquois, reminds that it is from a place of peace that we make our best decisions. Pianist Peter Kater and flutist R. Carlos Nakai follow up on that theme with the instrumental "Surrender." Robert Mirabal's combination of flute, cello, guitar, percussion, and chanted vocals which make up "Painted Caves" offer a rhythmic door to contemplation, while Alice Gomez' stately "Pyramid Temples" combines percussion and pan pipes in a sound hinting of ancient Andean dances. Michael Cusson, Lawrence Laughing, and Mary Youngblood also contribute their music to the project, which unlike many collections of previously released tracks, works together as an integrated whole. Silverwave Kerry Dexter

All Music Guide

Prayer for Peace features a variety of world music artists performing songs with a peaceful message. Some of the featured performers include Joanne Shenandoah ("Peace and Power"), R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater ("Surrender"), Mary Youngblood ("Yuba"), and Robert Mirabal ("Painted Cave"), along with several others. Many of the performers compose their own songs, and there are a number of duets featured on this compilation. This collection is best intended for those who already appreciate the Silver Wave label's roster of artists; however, it is likely to also please anyone who appreciates world music in general. Jason Birchmeier