Apache warrior tribute.mp4

Song: I am a Warrior
Performed by: Fred & Bo Kaydahazinne (Mescalero Apache)
Arranged & Produced by: Alexander van Bubenheim
Video shot with: Samsung Galaxy s2 (Phone)

Video was viewed and agreed upon by the Apache Elder council

personal note:
I am not a professional Videographer, this video was inspired by Fred and an article i did read in a German Newspaper:
US PAYS BILLIONS IN REPARATION TO NATIVE TRIBES.
wonder why this did not get much attention in the USA.

a personal note:
In Germany we grow up with a fundamentally different understanding, history and significance of the Native Americans, then the children in the US.
After a fictitious Apache Warrior named Winnetou, had swept through Europe with enormous success in form of books and films in the 60ties ,we children always played cowboy and indians outside in the woods, and nobody wanted to play the cowboys.

It is not my intention to judge. Like any War in the past and future, War is a brutal affair and both sides suffer horrible and tragic losses, regardless of the political implications at the time. I have been in war zones in my life, including Iraq and War has an ugly face.
And the almost 200 year wars in north america left millions on both sides dead, displaced and some forgotten.
But this article put a little hope in my heart and a smile on my face.

Due to my personal relationship and involvement with the Apache Nation, this Video shall honor the great and proud tradition's of all Tribes of the Americas and the spiritual understanding, enlightenment and respect for the Earth and the Stars they teach us.

Fred and Bo will also join us on the upcoming music album "TEARS OF A SHAMAN" that i produced together with Jay Tavare, a friend and solid spearhead for the Native American cause.

God bless our Native American Sisters and Brothers
GOD BLESS AMERICA