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"Witchi Tai To" is a song arranged by American saxophonist and composer Jim Pepper. Pepper, who was of Creek and Kaw (Kansa) Native American heritage, fused various Native American musical styles with jazz, rock, and folk music. He arranged "Witchi Tai To" from a peyote song, incorporating his own musical sensibilities. The song was first recorded by his jazz-rock ensemble Everything Is Everything in 1969 and reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has since been covered by numerous international artists and remains popular.1

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  2. theatre music - Japan

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