Music by Lawrence "Happy" Laughing

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I wish you Peace Lawrence Laughing
Togetherness Lawrence Laughing
Unity Song Lawrence Laughing
Lawrence "Happy" Laughing is among a new generation of Native American singers that is bringing its traditional music and culture into a more contemporary setting. Lawrence Laughing conveys a quiet, hymnlike quality in his songs. These aren't trance-inducing pow-wow chants, but gentle traditional songs that evoke his connections with his people and their environment. When spoken in English, such as on "Hope," the sentiments expressed can sound a bit simplistic, but when sung in Laughing's native Mohawk tongue, his songs carry a spirit that transcends language. The atmosphere of Now Our Minds Are One is provided by producer Tom Wasinger, who has also worked with Shenandoah. Wasinger surrounds Laughing's songs with delicate acoustic and electric guitar ornaments, subtle, coloristic percussion, and soothing harmonies. The simple pluck of a rabab or the stark whine of a bowed zither is enough to set the stage for Laughing's songs of the spirit. --John Diliberto -- Editorial Reviews from Amazon.com "Now Our Minds are One" is his MOST EXCELLENT solo CD. You can get it at Silver Wave records http://www.silverwave.com/laughing.shtml "Orneda" is the CD he did with Joanne Shenandoha. Also a very excellent CD. (Be sure to click on the link under Band Website to get to Silver Wave). He has another CD called "Onjida" which he recorded in Canada. Please stay tuned for updates.