Blind Dave's deathbed song to his young wife; to kagwantan-yAtx'i

Song composed by the singer's father's uncle's sons--a classificatory brother. He was the son of gutcda, the Dry Bay shaman. It is addressed to his young wife. Song introuduced by Emma Ellis in Tlingit.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), Ellis, Emma (singer), De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (researcher)
Format: Lecture
Language:Tlingit
English
Published: 1954
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Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/blind-daves-deathbed-song-his-young-wife-kagwantan-yatxi
Description
Summary:Song composed by the singer's father's uncle's sons--a classificatory brother. He was the son of gutcda, the Dry Bay shaman. It is addressed to his young wife. Song introuduced by Emma Ellis in Tlingit.