Song sung after passing safely under the Alsek ice

"Emma Ellis introduces the song in Tlingit. It is an old tlukwaXAdi song, apparently sung by Emma's father's mother's brother." Recording ends with identification of song and two previously recorded songs. See Related Recording.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), Ellis, Emma (singer), De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (researcher)
Format: Report
Language:Tlingit
English
Published: 1954
Subjects:
Tlingit language
Tlingit Indians > Alaska > Music
Alsek River
tlingit
Alaska
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/song-sung-after-passing-safely-under-alsek-ice
Description
Summary:"Emma Ellis introduces the song in Tlingit. It is an old tlukwaXAdi song, apparently sung by Emma's father's mother's brother." Recording ends with identification of song and two previously recorded songs. See Related Recording.

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