| Description |
1 audio disc ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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1.4 m/s |
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audio file |
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CD audio |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Smithsonian Folkways archival
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Smithsonian Folkways archival.
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| Note |
Sung in various American Indian languages. |
| Performer |
Various performers. |
| Event |
Recorded 1894-1964. |
| Note |
Originally issued on analog LP disc by Folkways Records in 1979. |
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Intended for use with the book of the same title (Four Winds Press, 1979). |
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Original program notes in a pdf file on disc. |
| Contents |
Paddling song (2:12) -- Raven song (1:28) -- To quiet a raging storm (0:33) -- It was a very lovely day when the water was calm (0:42) -- Night chant (2:16) -- Father, have pity on me (1:01) -- Yellow light from sun is streaming (0:54) -- Sleep song (1:31) -- Wildcat dance (1:18) -- One wind (1:49) -- Love song (1:02) -- Drum dance (0:38) -- Pleasure dance (0:31) -- Dance song (1:33) -- Lullaby (1:20) -- Lullaby (0:50) --The elf's song (0:44) -- Power song of the eagle (1:21) -- Dream song (1:02) -- Flute ceremony (1:09) -- Clear the way (1:58) -- Farewell to the warriors (1:10) -- Song for a woman who was brace [sic, i.e. brave] in war (0:37) -- Flute call (0:59) -- Lonesome flute (0:45) -- I have found my lover (0:22) -- Flute song (1:54) -- Mourning song for a brother (2:21) -- Inviting-in dance song (0:52) -- When I met him approaching (1:00) -- Peyote song (0:58) -- Methodist hymn (0:39) -- Kiowa gourd dance (1:18). |
| Summary |
An overview of Indian music and dance which includes a discussion of instrumentation, musical structure, the uses of music in Indian life, and recorded examples. |
| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Songs and music.
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Indians of North America -- Songs and music. |
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Indians of North America. |
| Genre/Form |
Songs and music.
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Field recordings.
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Field recordings.
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Folk music.
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Folk music.
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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Songs.
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Songs.
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Music.
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Music.
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| Added Author |
Bierhorst, John, editor.
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Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
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| Added Title |
Music of the North American Indians |
| Standard No. |
093073777726 |
| Music No. |
FA 37777 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings |
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