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Kashtin — Akua Tuta
Album: Akua Tuta
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:53
Plays (last 30 days): 1
Akua tuta tshekuan kaminekuin
Akua tuta
Naketuenta kiei tshin tshekuan
Kanetaunekuin

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Akua tuta
Akua tuta tshekuan kakunuene mekuin
Akua tuta
Naketuanta kiei tshin tshekuan kauitshikuin

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Akua tshe tessinnu
Akua tuta nete kiei tshin kanetaunekuin
Akua tshe mushumenut
Akua kiei tshukumenut eshei
Akua tshe tuassimenut
Akua kiei tsheshimenut eshei

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey


Translation:


Be careful what you do
Be careful
With what has been given to you
The way you were raised

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Be careful what you do
With the thing you protect
Be careful what you do
With what has helped you

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Take care of our land
Be careful of the way you were raised
Take care of our grandfathers
Take care of our grandmothers, too
Take care of your children
And your brother's and sister's children, too

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
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 Lumpy13 wrote:

Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 



I keep getting "Agua two-time."
 trekhead wrote:

I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.



You belong in prison.
The track also from Robbie Robertson's Music for the Native Americans (1994).
It is outstanding album. 
Does anyone else think it sounds a bit like the Scorpions?
Surprised I haven't yet commented on this one, it's been a 9 for me for a while now, love the call of the call of the loons to start off, then the great beat and groove, with some wonderful strings thrown in; what's not to love? 

Long Live RP and songs played in the 'Main Mix', 'Mellow Mix', 'World/Etc Mix' and 'My Favorites'!!
klaasstap wrote:  Which animal makes those sounds?
I didn't see if anyone has answered your question, but those are the calls of loons:  

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you see...

its nice to listen to trippy music on a  sunday nite in late feb

you can think about "non-random occurrences" and such. 
 Francois wrote:

Florent is a super nice guy


Not surprised.  The quebecois artistic and journalism communities love this band.
 pomalley wrote:

Listen to the beginning of the B-52s, "June Bug".  Same... kinda.  :)




Which animal makes those sounds?
Listen to the beginning of the B-52s, "June Bug".  Same... kinda.  :)
Florent is a super nice guy
The intro is a bit Loony.
This one is a staple on the eclectic channel and has really grown on me as a result. Nice to hear it on the main channel too. 
I think the most famous Loon call in music belongs to the intro of Alpha Blondy's Jerusalem, isn't it a Loon?

It was then sampled to a ton of old school Jungle and Hardcore Rave tunes
Can't help to think of Due South 
Time for more Kashtin songs.  :)
The adult loons will swim offshore, but the young do not. It is wonderful swimming with the kids and then these adolescent loons pop up amidst you. The adults, at some distance, start making "'concerned parent sounds' in loon-speak. The young loon looks around then dives.
 That_SOB wrote:


ROTFLMAO..... No disrespect to the song, but this is a very funny comment, one that I'll be laughing about all day.

PS. The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured one-
dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon.
For those who have never heard the call/cry of the Loon, while it is woeful, it is unique
and beautiful.
 
Yes loons are usually woeful.


 haresfur wrote:

I'm gonna go to the great north woods and sit there until I hear a loon. Then I'm gonna cry at the beauty.
 

Here I am, where are you?  https://www.audubon.org/sites/...
Earth does not belong to people People belong to the earth It’s a crying shame Mother was not left to be cared for by our spiritual Sisters and brothers
One of the best tracks off  'Music for the Native Americans'  by Robbie Robertson. The whole album is a great compilation of North American Indigenous artists.
This Loon call is also heard right off the coast of Vancouver Island. I often see/hear them on an early morning paddle or swim in the ocean. Also the Common Loon call was used as an intro into old, iconic Canuck PSAs called "Vignettes" that were played on the CBC in the 70's. Very Canadian track. 
 alux wrote:

The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 
I'm gonna go to the great north woods and sit there until I hear a loon. Then I'm gonna cry at the beauty.
I've always heard the version of this song from Robbie Robertson's from his album "Music for Native Americans". Great album. Great song. 
Only on RP. The best.
If this song don't make you stop and think about the creator nothing will.   Peace out.
 rob8 wrote:
I heard Kashtin perform at Innu Nikamu ("People Sing", I believe) at Maliotenam in northern Quebec in 1989. The days-long event was soul-defining, and the admiration the reserve community felt for these guys was palpably joyful. Sad they couldn't persist. If you can lay your hands on more of their tracks, it would be wonderful, though I do still spin their vinyl.
 
Man, you are lucky!  I have always wanted to drive to Natashquan but never made it.  One of these days....  (In the 1980s as an investigative journalist, I covered the NATO low-level flight exercises over Montagnais/Naskapis/Innu territory.)


Wow, I have not heard this song in 20+ years. Thanks, RP.  

Whatever happened to these guys?
I know that singing style and the language!

Kashtin on Radio Paradise!    Wow!

This radio station continues to surprise.
I heard Kashtin perform at Innu Nikamu ("People Sing", I believe) at Maliotenam in northern Quebec in 1989. The days-long event was soul-defining, and the admiration the reserve community felt for these guys was palpably joyful. Sad they couldn't persist. If you can lay your hands on more of their tracks, it would be wonderful, though I do still spin their vinyl.
Des Innu de par chez nous. 
 newbolddrive wrote:
Nice! Love this song.

I recommend people also try listening to The Jerry Cans - Northern Lights.
 
Thanks for the recommendation.  Will check that out.
 
Nice! Love this song.

I recommend people also try listening to The Jerry Cans - Northern Lights.
Great to hear that one again. Such a great sound and so short a time.
 eveliko wrote:
Another song which proves that a song can contain only 3 chords, but be human, unlike Goldfish copy-paste style.

 
How does the number of chords in a song determine its composer's humanity?  Does Rush make more "human" music because they cram 27 chords and multiple time changes into a single song, or are John Lee Hooker's one-chord songs more "human"?
 planet_lizard wrote:

{#Laughing} or even just another species of loon - the others make incredible sounds too, but the music world seems obsessed with this one.

More birds on RP!

Bill had you ever thought of a few birdsong interludes?


A fine idea  {#Clap}. I vote for curlews and oystercatchers on top of your loons.

When the UK digital radio service BBC6 was in development, to act as a placeholder on its frequency it played a loop of woodland noises, including birdsong, which turned out to be extraordinarily popular with listeners, including this one.

 agkagk wrote:
Wow! Haven't heard these guys for 20+ years. I'd forgotten they existed.

 
Makenzie is still making music.
Wow! Haven't heard these guys for 20+ years. I'd forgotten they existed.
Another song which proves that a song can contain only 3 chords, but be human, unlike Goldfish copy-paste style.
 That_SOB wrote:
Lumpy13 wrote:
Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 
 
ROTFLMAO..... No disrespect to the song, but this is a very funny comment, one that I'll be laughing about all day.

PS. The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured one-
dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon.
For those who have never heard the call/cry of the Loon, while it is woeful, it is unique
and beautiful.

 
I have to agree with you, one of the better comedy comments I have seen for a while, keep it up Lumpy!
... Also this song seems to be going on for a L-O-N-G time, enough already
 Grammarcop wrote:
The loon is cool, but how about equal time for the Kirtland's Warbler?

 
{#Laughing} or even just another species of loon - the others make incredible sounds too, but the music world seems obsessed with this one.

More birds on RP!

Bill had you ever thought of a few birdsong interludes?

How about a Thrush Nightingale to kick us off?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUuxQJFJqU
Amazing that RP's playing Kashtin!  Haven't heard them in maybe 15 years...?  And never this cut--Love the fiddle!
Claude McKenzie what a voice!
{#Daisy}
 Grammarcop wrote:
The loon is cool, but how about equal time for the Kirtland's Warbler?
 
Whereas others prefer the penduline tit.
Northern lakes and Loon calls at dusk - you can actually loon call back and forth to the birds.

.  Mark Twain may have settled for Bermuda, but not me >>>
 Lumpy13 wrote:
Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 
 

ROTFLMAO..... No disrespect to the song, but this is a very funny comment, one that I'll be laughing about all day.

PS. The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured one-
dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon.
For those who have never heard the call/cry of the Loon, while it is woeful, it is unique
and beautiful.

 alux wrote:

The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 
Doesn't one also appear on the back of the Canadian dollar coin?

First heard this on the soundtrack for a early-to-mid 1990's TV show, "Due South", as I was about to move up to the Great White North.  Dying for some poutine!
Fabulous structure.........
The loon is cool, but how about equal time for the Kirtland's Warbler?
Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 
Always loved Kashtin.  The whole album is excellent.  Our local hippie introduced us to this back when I was but a wee lad...
Surprising - Bill's playing such crap...
 Sleepytyme wrote:
I've only heard this done by Robbie Robertson...Very cool indeed
 

Actually, this is the same artist that performs this same song on Robbie Robertson's "Music for the Native Americans," which was a collaborative effort.  See:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_for_The_Native_Americans

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashtin

 auburntigerrich wrote:
As far as world music goes (which I enjoy the majority of as heard here), this one is mildly tasty, but I was a bunch more excited about this one before the vocals kicked in. It really had something going.

4 as it stands; 8 without the vocals, simply relying on the acoustic rhythms and atmospherics.
 

Big +1 from me!
These lyrics are so catchy. {#Whistle}
Akua tshe mushumenut
Akua kiei tshukumenut eshei
Akua tshe tuassimenut
Akua kiei tsheshimenut eshei


Any song that starts with about 60 seconds of loon calls is okay in my book.

We don't see many great northern divers in sunny south Devon, you see some in the winter right up north
We get plenty of bloody loons.

Outstanding.
 alux wrote:

The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 
And the Nottingham jury can listen to some of their calls here:  https://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/loon/identification.html#Looney
We Canucks love our 'loonies', too!  {#Biggrin}


I've only heard this done by Robbie Robertson...Very cool indeed
 fredriley wrote:

I wouldn't know a loon if it pecked me on the bum, as I don't think they're native to the UK. The birdcalls at the start sure did sound an awful lot like the curlews I hear on t'moors, but that could be a misidentification on my part, or perhaps loons sound like curlews (or vice versa). Anyway, the birdsong's the nicest bit of this otherwise ho-hum number, IMO.
 
The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 coccyx wrote:
I love the sound of curlews, too, but I'd have to listen to the beginning of this song again to see if I can pick it out among all the loon ("diver") calls.
 
I wouldn't know a loon if it pecked me on the bum, as I don't think they're native to the UK. The birdcalls at the start sure did sound an awful lot like the curlews I hear on t'moors, but that could be a misidentification on my part, or perhaps loons sound like curlews (or vice versa). Anyway, the birdsong's the nicest bit of this otherwise ho-hum number, IMO.

 trekhead wrote:
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
 
Bad pun - I can smell it from here!  {#Wink}  But you're closer to the truth than you may realize:

"Kashtin were a Canadian folk rock duo in the 1980s and 1990s, one of Canada's most famous and influential First Nations musical groups.

The band was formed in 1984 by Claude McKenzie and Florent Vollant, two Innu (aka Montagnais) from the Maliotenam reserve in northern Quebec. The name Kashtin means "tornado" in the Innu-aimun language, but was also chosen as a pun on the English language phrase "cashed in", in response to friends who alleged that the band was selling out."  ~ Wikipedia

I'm another native-born Quebecer who thinks Kashtin rocks!  {#Smile}



Say what?
 lee_sf wrote:
An amazing transition from John Anderson - Seminole Wind. RP is the only place I've ever heard two average songs BOTH improved by the way they were connected.
 
Brilliant, isn't it?

coccyx wrote:


I love the sound of curlews, too, but I'd have to listen to the beginning of this song again to see if I can pick it out among all the loon ("diver") calls.

I didn't hear any curlews either, just loons.

Be cool to see this followed up by "Wheat Kings" by The Tragically Hip, as it also opens with loon calls. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone has uploaded it.

 fredriley wrote:
Oooh, I do love the sound of curlews, reminiscent of the wild windswept moors and mountains I've tromped for so, so long. I could go for a whole track of curlew calling, minus the music. 8 for the curlews, minus 3 for the intrusive music, so 5 from the Nottingham jury.
 

I love the sound of curlews, too, but I'd have to listen to the beginning of this song again to see if I can pick it out among all the loon ("diver") calls.


{#Drummer}{#Flamed}{#Umbrella}
Oooh, I do love the sound of curlews, reminiscent of the wild windswept moors and mountains I've tromped for so, so long. I could go for a whole track of curlew calling, minus the music. 8 for the curlews, minus 3 for the intrusive music, so 5 from the Nottingham jury.
An amazing transition from John Anderson - Seminole Wind. RP is the only place I've ever heard two average songs BOTH improved by the way they were connected.
coccyx wrote:
You're the one who writes jokes for Readers' Digest, aren't you?
owned
trekhead wrote:
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
I was going to compliment Bill on the nice set but I'd rather call you out. You're a dick.
trekhead wrote:
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
You're the one who writes jokes for Readers' Digest, aren't you?
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
deepgaze wrote:
Some John Trudell would be a cool addition to this mix. Haven't heard any of his stuff for years.
I Love John Trudell! Anything from his spoken work/music would be fabulous especially if it features Jesse Ed Davis on guitar.
normand64 wrote:
Are you refering to me i am not sure i get it
Try this 'on golden pond' it should explain.
As far as world music goes (which I enjoy the majority of as heard here), this one is mildly tasty, but I was a bunch more excited about this one before the vocals kicked in. It really had something going. 4 as it stands; 8 without the vocals, simply relying on the acoustic rhythms and atmospherics.
Some John Trudell would be a cool addition to this mix. Haven't heard any of his stuff for years.
normand64 wrote:
Are you refering to me i am not sure i get it
No, please read carefully. You are normanD. As in Normand - ee Or Joseph Normand Normandardier
Stop the insanity!
js5280 wrote:
Come here, Norman. Hurry up. The loons! The loons! They're welcoming us back.
Are you refering to me i am not sure i get it
Come here, Norman. Hurry up. The loons! The loons! They're welcoming us back.
Yeah, well, that's your problem. Did you want a sympathy vote? This is supremely great music! superfido wrote:
This makes me ache.
This makes me ache.
MM_de_TX wrote:
nice! This is on Robbie Robertson's soundtrack to "The Native Americans", a miniseries on TNT, I think. He compiled some very cool contemporary Native American music on there.
I absolutely love that CD - highly recommended for anyone interested in contemporary Native American music! Wore it out in college when it first came out - and for some months after! It's been sitting on the shelf for a while - think I'm gonna have to dust it off and give it another spin...
snowcat wrote:
Nice segue from Babble - good mixing!
Agreed!
Nice segue from Babble - good mixing!
This is beautiful.
Zukiwi wrote:
I will second that !
I will second that ! ThePoose wrote:
Those Montagnais Indians (AKA First Nations aboriginals) from my home province of Quebec really rock.
Those Montagnais Indians (AKA First Nations aboriginals) from my home province of Quebec really rock.
I like this of course, being from Kanza. (people of the south wind)
This was the way of it... Hear my song... I am dancing below you...
RP always find ways to surprised me. Kashtin are from la CÎte Nord in northern Québec. They were quite successful back in the 90s but have split since. Normand
Gotta love the loons. Makes me miss Minnesota (former home). And I drink pop, dammit!
I never could get into these guys but they did alot of work to help support Native youth in Canada. For that I give them a ten.
I think the Loons are the only good thing on this track Edit: Loony Tunes ??
Podoces wrote:
Actually the Loons in DC and Alberta are more than likely the same species, the Common Loon, Gavia immer. They are common breeders on large inland bodies of water across Canada and the northern US, and are common winter visitors to the rest of the continent, especially along coasts. They're also widespread across the Eurasian continent
I think mojoman was trying to make a political statement. I like the sounds of the loons also. There aren't any birds around here like them. They do make a comforting sound to me, for some reason.
mojoman wrote:
Unlike the loons in Washington, DC.
Actually the Loons in DC and Alberta are more than likely the same species, the Common Loon, Gavia immer. They are common breeders on large inland bodies of water across Canada and the northern US, and are common winter visitors to the rest of the continent, especially along coasts. They're also widespread across the Eurasian continent
Che kua tu kua, bua tat... What?
Nuance wrote:
I'm supposed to be at the lake at Whiteshell park in Manitoba, where the loon is one of the lake-life sounds that inspires deep peace.
Unlike the loons in Washington, DC.
Loons are inherently awesome.
Get a load of the bassline on them drums, and that string-work isn't half-bad either... :-({|= very good indeed Ba-thump....ba-thump...ba-thump
If you like this track, get your hands on Florent Volant's CD, it's much better then his begginings with Kashtin. There's a pretty interesting cover of Leonard Cohen's Everybody knows. Worth looking into.
Mugro wrote:
I think the bird sounds are loons. Lately we have had loons at my house. They are loud and sad sounding.
they are loons... I'm supposed to be at the lake at Whiteshell park in Manitoba, where the loon is one of the lake-life sounds that inspires deep peace. My family is there now, I'm not. :( I'm working The loons remind me that I have to go early morning canoeing with my daughter Sunday morning... if I ever get out of here.
ludwig7 wrote:
Actually, the tune on Robertson's CD is a different take of this song; same band, same sound, just with some background vocals added in. Which I like a bit better than this version, though some may consider it "overproduced"
What he said.
DavidCarrico wrote:
These guys borrowed same bird tracks as did Dead Can Dance...
I think the bird sounds are loons. Lately we have had loons at my house. They are loud and sad sounding.
No idea what it actually means but I'm going to guess that Akua Tuta means 'deep water'. Is that right? *edit* I just looked it up. It means 'take care'. I find that lamer than 'deep water'. Heh.
Love both the Robbie version and the Kashtin version! And the lead ins for the last four songs were unsurpassed perfection! Sometimes bill you amaze me!
MM_de_TX wrote:
nice! This is on Robbie Robertson's soundtrack to "The Native Americans", a miniseries on TNT, I think. He compiled some very cool contemporary Native American music on there.
I was hoping someone would catch it. Good tune, here and there! Nice upload! 8.
mon dieu, c'est manifique
Hoo oohhh that's a surprise!
... Florent Volant (1/2 of Kashtin) Did a very very good album this year... If you want to pick it up go to you favorite online store (or archambault.ca if they don't have it) and look for Katak... Has a great cover of Everybody Knows by Cohen.
GolfRomeo wrote:
Can't understand a dadgum word they are saying.
What is that telling you Romeo?
Can't understand a dadgum word they are saying.
This song was also used on the TV series Due South.
Originally Posted by Antigone: I think this song was on one of Robbie Robertson's "indian" cds. I like it. :)
Actually, the tune on Robertson's CD is a different take of this song; same band, same sound, just with some background vocals added in. Which I like a bit better than this version, though some may consider it "overproduced"
These guys borrowed same bird tracks as did Dead Can Dance...
Very nice!