Songs of the Chippewa, Vol. 1: Minnesota Chippewa Game and Social Dance Songs
Various Artists

The Chippewa (Ojibwe) occupy the largest area in tribal North America, spanning from Ontario and Michigan in the east to Minnesota in the west. This album focuses on the Chippewa people of Minnesota, who were first studied by Frances Densmore and Frederick Burton in the early 1900s. Densmore was interested in preserving the songs of the older singers, especially since such songs were more at risk of being lost. The music on this recording falls into three categories: moccasin game songs, social dance songs, and pow-wow songs. Liner notes include several photographs, a background to the Chippewa culture, and transcriptions of melodies heard on the recording.
Track Listing
101
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Mocassin Game Songs | August King | 4:09 | |
102
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Mocassin Game Songs | Walter Drift | 3:25 | |
103
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Round Dance Song | Ray Robinson | 1:10 | |
104
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War Dance Song | Ray Robinson | 1:48 | |
105
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49 Dance Song | Ray Robinson | 1:25 | |
106
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Air Force Song | Ray Robinson | 1:31 | |
107
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Old War Dance Song | Jacob Redbird | 1:11 | |
108
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Give Away or Woman's Dance Song | Jacob Redbird | 1:40 | |
109
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Buffalo Dance | Jacob Redbird | 1:16 | |
110
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Founding Song | Jacob Redbird | 2:06 | |
201
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Inside Gathering | St. Paul American Indian Club drum group | 8:00 | |
202
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Outdoor Pow Wow | Chippewa pow-wow drum group in Onigum, Leech Lake Reservation | 1:09 | |
203
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Inside Pow Wow | Chippewa pow-wow drum group in Duluth | 6:53 | |
204
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Migwitch Mahnomen | Chippewa pow-wow drum group in Ball Club, Leech Lake Reservation | 3:08 | |
205
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Flag Lowering Song | Chippewa pow-wow drum group in Ball Club, Leech Lake Reservation | 3:14 |