JD Mercado (Piipaash, Quechan, Yaqui) wrote this song in response to the events at Standing Rock. The Piipaash words translate, "Water is life / People rise up."
credits
from RISE,
released November 9, 2017
Lead Vocal, Shaker, Drum: JD Mercado
Backing Vocals: Deanna Ivans, Baron Hoy, Hilary Davis, Ashley Springs, Bonesha Christy
Flute: Hilary Davis
This album features five previously unreleased songs from Brazilian disco artists, Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 1, 2023