December Wind
// Atsiaktonkie, multi-instrumentalistDECEMBER WIND are a Native American alternative folk-rock band from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, located on the border of New York and Canada. “Second Wind” (2005) is available from Strong Wind Records Productions, “Sacred Voices [Re-Released]” (2007) is available from Canyon Records, and “December Wind (Self-Titled) [Live DVD]” was independently released and is available from December Wind. “The Ancient Ones: Call To The Ancients” (2005) by Atsiaktonkie (pronounced “Ah-jack-doon-gay”) is available on Strong Wind Records Productions.
Photo: Atsiaktonkie
Interview:
Music is a prayer. It is a prophecy for people who hear with their hearts. People have forgotten the Creator. We will help you to remember. In old days the fire was most important. Now money is and control. In the old days to laugh and dance was most important. Now, only to look good or better than other people is on our minds. We must re-remember. I am holding a stick. And on it is a picture of a song. I will whisper it to you. Note by Note. Until you remember. All peoples are one body. Therefore, we are related. So we must remember to treat each other as relatives. And live under one roof. Our music is spirit. A voice from the wind.
“Music is a prayer. It is a prophecy for people who hear with their hearts… Our music is spirit. A voice from the wind.”
– Atsiaktonkie, multi-instrumentalist in December Wind
