Above photo of Donna Gentile and Tim White performing at Ninham Mountain Pow Wow in Kent/Carmel, NY courtesy of Richard Killian.
About the Medicine Songs
Donna sings originals and covers with a rich, vintage voice and percussive rhythm guitar style. Think upbeat, heart-felt, playful, deep and soulful Americana, folk, roots and spirit midicine. Gentile has had profound music come through after praying to ancestors for medicine including a Cherokee song for gentle birthing, an honor song for changing worlds inspired by Tecumseh (Shawnee), an anthem for all who serve America (and their families), songs inspired by the journey to thriving after abuse, parenting, enduring love and more.
River Song for Kira
Cherokee Song for Gentle Birthing
River Song for Kira was inspired by a Cherokee tradition where women in the tribe take pregnant mothers to sacred space and ask Creator and the unborn child to bring forth a song for gentle birthing. The mother sings the song to her belly during pregnancy and again at birth, which comforts the baby and eases the transition from the mother’s womb to the bright lights and loud noises of the world.
Crossing Over
Honor Song to Give Our Loved Ones Wings
Crossing Over is an honor song that is meant to give our loved ones wings and help them change worlds. The song was inspired by Tecumseh’s (Shawnee) “Life Your Life” teaching, which states:”Prepare a noble death song for the day you go over the Great Divide… and sing that song like a hero marching home.” There is Eagle and Rock medicine in the song. Please share!
An American Song
For Veterans, All Who Serve & their Families
An American Song is an anthem and tribute to veterans, first responders, all who serve and their families (including the four-legged and the winged). Thank you for your honorable service.
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Purpose
Donna’s message is one of triumph, freedom, unity, healing and empowerment. She sings and dances for ancestors, veterans and all who serve (including the two-legged and the winged), for liberty, and to raise the vibration and have good ‘ole fashioned fun!