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Indian music of the Pacific Northwest [sound recording] / [collected and recorded by Ida Halpern].

Halpern, Ida. (Added Author).

Record details

  • Physical Description: 2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, [2006]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings: FE 4523.
Previously issued in 1967 as album of 2 analog discs, Folkways Records: FE 4523.
Principally songs of the Kwakiutl tribe.
Original liner notes included as PDF file on Disc 1.
Sung and played by various native performers.
Statement of responsibility from container.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1. Totem poles: Wolf song -- Wolf song -- Grizzly bear song -- Grizzly bear song -- Raven song -- Raven song -- Raven song -- The Potlatch: Potlatch song -- Potlatch song -- Headdress song -- Feast song -- Finishing song -- Disc. 2. Ceremonial rites: Hamatsa song -- Hamatsa song -- Hamatsa song, Hikeles -- Hamatsa song, Mosquito -- Mourning song -- Little woman doctor song -- Ghost song, Hacha mamai -- Ghost song, Hama maa mei -- Everyday life: Love song -- War song for marriage -- Praying for daughter song -- Cradle song, Ya sella -- Baby song -- Cedar bark dance song -- Gambling song.
Participant or Performer Note:
Totems and crests -- Potlach -- Ceremonial -- Everyday life.
Subject:
Indians of North America > British Columbia > Pacific Coast > Music.
Kwakiutl Indians > Music.
Folk songs > British Columbia > Pacific Coast.
Folk music > British Columbia > Pacific Coast.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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