Track.5: Sweet Medicine
Music and Lyrics by Chris Fisher.

The Cheyenne have a long, rich and complex history. Sweet Medicine is a prominent figure in their mythology and culture. Some mystery still surrounds the story of Sweet Medicine but he is attributed with showing the Cheyenne a harmonious and respectful way in which to live.

Cheyenne history is also punctuated by loss and tragedy. The massacre at Sappa Creek is but one incident in the grievous conflict caused by westward expansion of the American population and the near genocide that resulted. Significantly women and children were often the victims of assaults against the Cheyenne.

Rather than prolongate the mourning Sweet Medicine is a celebration of the continuation of their society - an expression of power and pride.

Chris Fisher.