Mourning song

"1. Introductory remarks in broken English by Jack Reed of the song he is going to sing. 1:40 minutes. Whistle at 1:46. 2. Mourning song, compossed by Dry Bay Chief George, and sung by Jack Reed. There is a pause from 1:55 to 2:37, before Jack Reed begins singing. The song, followed by a few re...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), Reed, Jack (singer), De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (speaker)
Format: Text
Language:English
Tlingit
Published: 1952
Subjects:
Tlingit language
Tlingit Indians > Alaska > Music
Mourning customs > United States > Alaska
Indians of North America > Alaska
Dry Bay
tlingit
Alaska
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/mourning-song
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Summary:"1. Introductory remarks in broken English by Jack Reed of the song he is going to sing. 1:40 minutes. Whistle at 1:46. 2. Mourning song, compossed by Dry Bay Chief George, and sung by Jack Reed. There is a pause from 1:55 to 2:37, before Jack Reed begins singing. The song, followed by a few remakrs in Tlingit, lasts from 2:37 to 4:35 minutes. Whislte at 4:35. Break and pause to 5:05 minutes. 3. Identification of the above by F. de Laguna, 5:05 to 5:25."

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