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Music of the American Indians of the Southwest

Various Artists
Music of the American Indians of the Southwest

The Music of the American Indians of the Southwest is one of the most versatile art forms in America. Music plays a crucial role in the ceremonies and dances that embody the culture of the Pueblos, the Southern Athabascans, the Ranchería tribes, and the Plateau Yumans heard in this collection which achieves its goal “..that the American Indians of the Southwest will be justly represented through the art medium which expresses so vitally and strikingly the richness and color of their daily social and religious life.”

Track Listing

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Taos: Moonlight Song n/a 02:10
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102
Taos: Gambling Song n/a 01:26
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103
San Ildefonso: Eagle Dance n/a 02:57
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104
Zuni: Rain Dance n/a 04:44
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105
Hopi: Butterfly Dance n/a 04:58
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201
Navajo: Night Chant, Yebechai Dance n/a 01:42
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202
Navajo: Enemy Way, War Dance n/a 02:16
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203
Western Apache: Devil Dance n/a 02:51
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204
Western Apache: Sunrise Song n/a 01:36
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205
Yuma: Bird Song Cycle n/a 01:18
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206
Papago: Saguaro Song n/a 01:57
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207
Walapai: Funeral Song n/a 01:39
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208
Havasupai: Stick Game Song n/a 01:09