Twelve Tribes is an album by the American musician Richard Souther, released in 1990 on the Narada Equinox label.

In a contemporaneous review, Jim Aikin described the album as "terrific".

He also noted that "Souther's compositional touch is unfaltering", giving specific praise to the "Compañero" track.

[1] Linda Kohanov's review at AllMusic noted a "marked evolution in style" from previous albums, and commented that "Souther's creative use of ethnic rhythms and instruments adds a new level of sophistication to his accessibility".

[2] (all songs written by Richard Souther except as noted)