Seneca Social Dance Music

Recorded from 1977 — 1980 by Mary Frances Riemer in upstate New York, this album presents a variety of “Social Music” unique to the Seneca Indians and performed by Avery and Fidelia Jimerson. Traditionally performed only by men, and accompanied solely by the water drum and cowhorn rattle, these songs were meant for dancing. Mary Francis Riemer explains in detail not only the types of instrument, song and dance of the Seneca Indians, but also the history of the Seneca. Includes notation, lyrics and photos.

Track Listing

101	Five Stomp Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	05:18
102	Four Moccasin Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	02:57
103	Three Robin Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	03:06
104	Three Shaking-the-Bush Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	02:58
105	Four Raccoon Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	03:10
106	Two Alligator Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	02:54
107	Smoke Dance	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	01:01
201	Seven Ladies' Dance Songs	Allegany Singing Society	08:14
202	Four Rabbit Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	06:35
203	Two Round Dance Songs	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	03:21
204	Farewell Song	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	02:18
205	Seneca Anthem	Avery and Fidelia Jimerson	01:39