performers who continue to build on their legacy, and we are proud to honor them.” RUMBLE focuses in particular on the last
50 years of this cultural history. In the words of Rezolution Pictures, “Starting with the birth of rock and roll and following through to the present day pop, RUMBLE will take moviego- ers on a personal tour through musical eras and themes, giving them a new understanding of these Native musical pioneers, while show- ing the history of contemporary music in a whole new light.” The exhibition has also inspired a new CD
titled Rumble: A Tribute to Native Music Icons. The recording features 12 cover tracks from some of the greatest Native musicians, includ- ing Link Wray (Shawnee), Robbie Robertson (Mohawk), Jesse Ed Davis (Kiowa/Coman- che), Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree) and Ritchie Valens (Yaqui/Maya). The music of these signature artists rep-
resents the diversity of Native achievement and artistry in American popular music. They broke new ground – overcoming the public’s limited expectations of Indians as musicians – and went on to great careers. Their stories are not just one-hit wonders in Native history, but a backstage pass to music history. Aboriginal singer/songwriter/guitarist Derek
Miller (Mohawk) harnessed the energy of the various artists on this CD during live concerts at the Museum in both New York and the District of Columbia. He guided the selection of artists on the CD and performed on every track. He says, “This tribute album is a blueprint of the origins of American rock and roll.” The CD is available through the Mu-
seum’s online store at
www.nmaistore.com for $14.95. Museum members receive a 20 percent discount when ordering via phone at (800) 242-NMAI.
Leonda Levchuk (Navajo) is the public affairs officer for the National Museum of the American Indian.
Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt at Renegade Studios in New York City. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 49
Tony Bennett and Catherine Bainbridge, a writer, director, and producer of RUMBLE.
PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON
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