Calvin Begay is from Burnt Corn on the Din¢ Nation in Arizona. His maternal clan is ma¶deesh giizhn¶ (Coyote Pass People), his paternal clan is h¡sh kham h¡ zhºnii (Yucca Plant People). His family was one of the first on the central part of the reservation to be involved with the Native American Church and the use of Peyote. Calvin was brought up this way and he looks at life with appreciation of the knowledge and wisdom of his Elders. He believes that through prayers he has been able to survive some of the harder times in life. He prays that the songs on this recording will enable, heal and benefit those in need and those looking for salvation in Jesus Christ. Calvin Begay has been inspiring other recording artists with his songs. On this album he presents 16 original compositions.
