PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #237 (The Unvarnished Thanksgiving)

The Progressive Tracks Show #237 (The Unvarnished Thanksgiving), originally broadcast on Friday, November 24, 2017, is now available to download or listen to anytime you desire.

var·nish /ˈvärniSH/

verb disguise or gloss over (a fact).

This week we Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a truly wonderful holiday spent with family and Native Americans) has been highly ‘varnished’ over time.

This week’s Progressive Tracks Show pays musical tribute to the Native Americans, while examining the reality of their plight.

PLAYLIST:

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra – “The Theme From The Big Valley” from 100 Greatest Western Themes on Silva Screen Records
The Fierce and The Dead – “Chief” from Spooky Action on Bad Elephant Music
Barclay James Harvest – “Medicine Man” from Baby James Harvest (Bonus Tracks Edition) on Cherry Red Records
Kevin Gilbert – “Indian Burn” from Kaviar: The Kaviar Sessions on The Estate of Kevin Gilbert
Kansas – “Cheyenne Anthem” from Leftoverture on CBS
John Arch – “Cheyenne” from Twist of Fate EP on Metal Blade Records
Solstice – “Cheyenne” from Silent Dance – The Definitive Edition on Cherry Red Records
Elton John – “Indian Sunset” from Madmen Across The Water on UNI
Iluvatar – “Indian Rain” from A Story Two Days Wide on Kinesis
Zombi – “Spirit Warrior” from Spirit Animal on Relapse Records
Primus – “Wounded Knee” from Pork Soda on Interscope Records

If you have comments (always welcome), or suggestions for show topics/music, feel free to contact me anytime via email: ProgTracks@KPTZ.org