Combining Navajo lyrics with folk-style melodies, this '96 release features Sharon's originals plus a powerful version of Kate Wolf's Brother Warrior. The songs reflect on the themes of journeys of motherhood, exploration, family, survival and loss. On Hoogan, the circular dwelling of the Navajo, she utilizes circular harmonizations to sing about the respect for home. Welcome Home describes the Navajo's return to their homelands after 4 years of imprisonment by US troops in the 1800's and the welcoming sight of the mountains encircling the Dine. Through her music, she explains the concept 'to walk in beauty,' which is 'to experience all facets of your emotions. Working to balance the positive and negative forces in you to really be alive.... Experience all that leads to beauty.'

Burch,Sharon