Track.5: Sweet Medicine

For the Cheyenne, proud claimants of a long and rich history, “Sweet Medicine” tells some of the mystery surrounding this almost mythological figure. It is an insightful look into the 1875 massacre at Sappa Creek, yet another instance where Cheyenne women and children bore the brunt of military cowardice and Manifest Destiny. However, rather than focusing on the tragedy at hand, the lyrics and melodies encourage the listener’s imagination to relocate – to celebrate the power of solidarity and pride of lives less ordinary.