War Dance Song (?)

"Song begins in middle- Mentasta Pete drumming; Bacille George, Oscar Craig, Jim McKinley dance with paper 'feathers'. Explanation by Oscar Craig. This is a Yukon song. Bacille George says they are broadcasting from Copper Center." Recorded at Tazlina Song Fest.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), McClellan, Catharine (collector), Craig, Oscar (speaker), George, Bacille (performer), McKinley, Jim (performer), Pete, Mentasta (performer), De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (researcher)
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: 1954
Subjects:
Indians of North America > Alaska > Music
Indians of North America > Alaska > Dance
Indians of North America > Alaska > Social life and customs
Tanacross language
Yukon
Tanacross
Alaska
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/war-dance-song
Description
Summary:"Song begins in middle- Mentasta Pete drumming; Bacille George, Oscar Craig, Jim McKinley dance with paper 'feathers'. Explanation by Oscar Craig. This is a Yukon song. Bacille George says they are broadcasting from Copper Center." Recorded at Tazlina Song Fest.

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