Joanne Shenandoah - To Those Who Dream

Composed by Joanne Shenandoah and Floyd Westerman, the song appears in the 1991 album, "Loving Ways" . Here, the traditional Native American chants, blues, folk and country are blended.
Shenandoah, a singer, composer and acoustic guitarist is one of America's most celebrated and critically acclaimed musicians. Holding a record number of 13 Native American Music awards (including a Grammy among a host of others) she has performed extensively internationally. In her work, she promotes universal peace.
Joanne Shenandoah is a direct descendant of Revolutionary War hero Chief John Shenandoah. She is a member of the Wolf Clan of the Oneida Nation, a part of the Iroquois Confederacy. The Oneida Nation is found primarily in New York Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada.
"To Those Who Dream" not only speaks to values and issues in the Oneida culture but also reaches out to non-native seekers of wisdom and understanding.
The line "Aguego Iona nasoah skalonyaday" is in an Iroquian language spoken primarily by Oneida people. There are only about 160 native speakers left.
The correct translation of these words is extremely hard to find; so, my best guess is that these words probably refer to "Beyond the sky, they dream".
As Neil Young said, "she is one of the finest tributes to Native American Music and Culture".

[@TheSlyckster]

Thank you Joanne for your music. A beautiful voice is now silent. Condolences to all of Joanne's family, friends and fans. May you rest well.

[@dod2304]

heartbroken.....

[@drewgates7953]

Though I am not Native American this song is one of the songs that inspired me to start my own path into Norse Paganism

[@woodant]

Such a rich voice it sounds like she is seeing down from heaven

[@ruthlewis673]

Very few people in the public domain would bring me to tears at the news of their passing, Joanne is such a one.

[@helios1912]

Just read of her passing. Her music will always touch me. I witnessed her in a Wisconsin performance in 2005. Lifeblood. Journey, and rest, in peace and music, Joanne Shenandoah.

[@carolbozek1625]

I am so sorry to learn we will no longer be able to see and hear you live. My condolences to your family and friends and fans. Thank your for sharing your beautiful gifts of music with us. I treasure your cd’s. Rest In Peace with the other heavenly angels. 🙏🏽💐❤️

[@sheilakato9780]

I miss her so much. Always sang truth.

[@kerstinsauer2513]

Miss you, Joanne! 😔💚🕯️

[@atmahu]

Absolutely beautiful. May The Blessings Be

[@EagleWoman777]

I am such a dreamer. My dreams speak of many things. I see many things, both good, and bad. WE make the choices that determine the outcomes of our dreams. Dream well, for a person BECOMES what a person dreams.

[@darilambertson6961]

I had to stop dreaming, as most of my dreams were of the future. Mostly just of loved ones, occasionally terrible. I also have multiple nightmares of the past.....

[@nativerain4054]

Yes most definitely the connected ones don’t just dream, we have visions.

[@sheilakato9780]

Absolutely miss her

[@carolindigo]

One of the most beautiful songs created. I love it, it's very sacred and lovely.

[@paripower54]

So nice. There are others around the world with different origins who dream and hope so. With good will and diplomatic actions could this be made a reality. Such dreams----------------------------may your lovely song wake many.

[@Blue_Berry799]

Beautiful just beautiful.R.I.P Joanne Shenandoah🙏🕊🕊

[@eddyherier]

Joanne's voice is beautiful. It's so peaceful to listen to him.

[@Strawberry_23479]

Amen god bless your heart ♥️ ❤️ 💜

[@lisagbianco47]

I miss you so much! Rest with the Ángels!

[@garydurbin8354]

I heard this song for the very first time, wow what a lovely voice.

[@joespak4968]

kinanaskomitin Joanne from us plains Cree here in Alberta,Canada. I am Thunderbird Child. I know we see our people again our stories we have to exchange. I dream always my sister. mewestas sister.

[@karendipietro1020]

The most beautiful voice I have ever heard and songs with a message of peace.

[@ditakane8809]

This song is soooooo powerful #medicine ❤

[@chuckraymond6473]

I'm so Glad🥰 that someone still cares about life and Nature

[@debbiemartzall4337]

Beautiful music with an outstanding message for this country!

[@seanmorgan1460]

An amazing Voice and true to her Native Tradition.

[@Poopita0602]

Magnifique, c'est une voix très enchanteresse!!!!

[@caroleking7684]

A beauty has move to the stars… I love you beyond.

[@jocelynlaurent671]

once I listened to it once I could not stop listening to it and I started to sing it for the 5th time

[@miggyblack50]

Joanne God bless You.

[@suzannewillener4534]

One year since her passing. I remember seeing her in Ft Lauderdale in the early 90's. My sincerest condolences to your family and keep dreaming beyond the skies Joanne. Thank you for your gorgeous voice and music.

[@lenaeastes7836]

thank you Joanne Shenandoah, this song touched my soul deeply. Thank you!!

[@odettehokemeir4425]

So beautiful

[@rainbowpeace13]

RIP beautiful dreamer.....

[@gailbrown1698]

this song sings to my soul, thank you for the wonderful gift!! blessings

[@nonamerocks2807]

A'Ho you have my heart!

[@evolutionangel1]

I can't tell you how this has touched my heart for years, decades

[@lavernemoreno7168]

Beautiful, nizonhi, nizonhi, nizonhi, nizonhi

[@rudolfnedoma8511]

... I love Joanne, her Voice and Songs ...

[@dennisstuempfle5594]

Lovely music from a lovely spirit. RIP Joanne.

[@sheilakato9780]

Love her so much. Her voice Awakening tongue. I'm Cherokee and German. Love the native teaching.

[@sesucoleman5992]

Thank you for your Spirit in your music - Respect

[@miklosgergely398]

Truly amazing, moving music and song!

[@ronduff4325]

Love her music and voice . Rest in peace beautiful lady .

[@yukonnahanni]

This Song is Honoured

[@katrinwheeler4130]

Joanne Shenandoah is such an inspiration for my soul💖🙏

[@karenmoss7999]

So beautiful, a timeless voice. Another bright light in the world we have lost...but will live on

[@gingerbrewer7093]

This so touches my soul. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

[@maribethspence2141]

Beautiful!

[@helenehermort5525]

R.I.P. Joanne Fly Free

[@brockdelawder6971]

Rip Joanne Senedo forever shenandoah valley

[@amirkavoosi2118]

Awesome😍😍😍😍😍Grandkuds Greatest legend Rest in peace

[@osayinchief2702]

Very nice voice. .rest in peace sis😎🙏🇹🇹❤💯🙌

[@brendaortiz2906]

Love her music ❤️❤️ she's with family now rest well 💕💕

[@Lori-Dreamwalker]

Such a beautiful soul! Your music will live on….

[@LauraWoodsYurok]

Rest in power. Aawok. 🙏🏽❤️

[@bonnieoles4212]

I love this song! And she has a beautiful voice! ♥

[@kathleenhabenicht541]

This brings up so many things for us to discuss. May there always be ones who dream of what can be if people could just learn to love as we were created to do

[@MayaRaimondo]

Holy... voice!!! Respect.

[@oharadenny1835]

Fixing holes in my dream catcher.

[@JOESOLDROCK]

RIP Joanne

[@samstewart4444]

Just heard this song on Democracy Now! Well done.

[@janiceellifritz3475]

I will miss you my sister

[@robbinstokes1402]

Amazingly breathtaking voice and beautiful words. I am so happy to have found this (via an announcement from Cafe Lena, Saratoga, NY)

[@laela1247]

wonderful song!!

[@Adamfulgence]

laela1 :))

[@anniehall8474]

Beautiful. Touches my heart.

[@ArtsKris]

Merci chère Eileen pour cette belle chanson, je te souhaite une très bonne année 2015, beaucoup de bonheur, de la santé et de belles découvertes, avec toute mon amitié. Christian

[@wainistarboi7725]

Way out!Very relaxing to the ear!Luscious!

[@senandungoma]

Thanks for sharing this song, Ed. Very nice.

[@freebirdforever6438]

Beautiful...

[@marthacrago4966]

Could someone provide the English translation of “Aguego Iona nasoha sklonyaday”. Thank you, my sister, for all the beautiful songs and stories you left in this world.

[@MC-eu5jg]

Dank je wel x mooi x 💐💛🤝🔹️✌💫🤲💗🌎✨😍😘

[@vijaypush]

Merci de me faire connaitre cette voix

[@darlasullivan827]

beautiful

[@zjmn58]

Hi Eileen, thanks for sharing this beautiful song and video! Thumbs up! :)

[@Adamfulgence]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Z!

[@bechirbouali753]

Nñ

[@Poopita0602]

Adamfulgence Merci à vous pour que je puisses me faire un bien fou, tellement c'est beau! quelle voix et quel belle chanson, merci++++++

[@racquelbeltran6968]

ty Morning Star. for introducing me White Buck and GT to our Music of long ago when you were our grandmother s Love Lone Eagle

[@Bluematter1969]

Very Nice Eileen. Great Post.

[@krzysztofsnioch6807]

Fajna muzyka

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

Joanne now dances with the Ancestors. I am happy for her. I gifted her Mother, Maize, with one of my CDs. She smiled. Back then I dreamed, and even touched my dreams as I gave my all, not for money or fame. I gave to share the stories of our peoples, our hopes, our sorrows, and all that makes us human. I was attacked so viciously for no reason that I could think of. It was so bad, my heart shattered, my music died, and now... I dream no more. This was one of my last songs. My Sister, Joanne, I hope you can hear this song. Until we meet again... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4a4YmB_fq-Nqc0 - Hidden Voices by Lozen's Child

[@caroletalboys5425]

Oh, please dream again, make music and heal. I don't know you but send love and light.

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

@@caroletalboys5425 Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for your beautiful heart. I don't know what will happen, or what will become of me... but meeting good people like you was what made my dreams worth dreaming. Ahééhéé (Thank you). Much love and respect.

[@caroletalboys5425]

@@thedesertwarrior7447 Something good i hope. Go well and know you are not alone, dream and write a song. Even if no one ever hears but you and Spirit. You are wrapped in love.

[@danielgarber9449]

That painting at 2:23 is by Sam Brown.

[@MayaRaimondo]

Mitakuye Oyasin

[@danielgarber9449]

Are all these images used here done with permission? I see a painting by Sam Brown, but no credit given.

[@almirarzehak5318]

xxx

[@8656737s]

:)

[@dorenepritchard9477]

Doerne

[@crazythunder8859]

Lppp

[@wodiej9378]

Beautiful!