Cultural genocide
the systematic destruction of an entire way of life
Vocable
Lyrics made up of syllables that have no meaning but are often considered sacred
Powwow
important native american tradition that presents music, dance, food, arts, and fun with respect unity honor and friendship.
Grass Dances
origin of the powwow, these dances provide a time for warriors to reenact brace deeds
Instruments of Native American Music
Cedar Flute, Drums, Rattles Gourds, Bones, shells, ect.
Native American radio did not emerge until
1972
Native American Music Awards began in
1998
Canyon records
one of the most popular native American record Companies with over 400 releases
Jimi Hendrix
“Foxy Lady” “Purple Haze”
Rita Coolidge
“We’re All Alone”
Buffy Sainte-Marie
conveyed strong sense of her heritage in her music,wrote many songs that were covered by Elvis Presly, Neil Diamond,and Janice Joplin.
Robbie Robertson
Guitarist/vocalist, that toured with Bob Dylan, was the creator of “The Band”
Joanne Shenendoah
Known for strong Iraquois Tradition
Jesse Ed-Davis
Session Guitarist that worked with John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison, was known as the Graffiti Man
Ulali
a vocal trio known for their unique harmonies and powerful voices and their song “Mother”
R. Carlos Nakai
was very famous for his cedar flute playing and song “Two World Concerto”
Bhangra
traditional form of North Indian music featuring the heavy resounding beat of the dhol, accompanied by smaller tumbi drums and punjabi lyrics
bollywood
bombay + Hollywood, referring to south Asian films, music and dances.
Dhol
north indian double barreled drum
Hula
Hawaiian choral chant or song accompanied by dance, drama, and instrumental performance.
internment camps
compounds holding prisoners, including camps used in the united states in WWII to incarcerate Japanese Americans.
Jawaiian
Reggae influenced Hawaiian Music
Koto
A classical Japanese stringed instrument, like a two stringed violin
Kulintang
traditional drum based music of Mindanao ) Philippines)
nisei
second generation Japanese American
Pinoy
slang for Filipino; song movement in the Philippines during the 1970s and 80s that was a blend of rock, fold, and ballads sung in the Taglog language
slack key guitar
A HAWAIIAN FINGER PICKED GUITAR STYLE
tabla
classical instrument from made up of two small tuned hand drums played with both hands
taiko drumming
a traditional form of japaneese drum based music
tan nhac
vietnemeese pop music that blends vietnemeese scales with western dance rythms
tumbi
north indian drum
turntablism
a technique in which djs use multiple turntables and various audio effects
ukulele
a small four stringed Hawaiian instrument