Song composed by Jimmy Jackson for sanAX-tla; to kagwantan-yAtx'i

"Jenny Jack introduces the song in Tlingit, beginning 'aX cAtX.' The song was composed by Jimmy Jackson to comfort Jenny's cousin , sanAX-tla, when she was beaten up by her husband for getting into trouble with Tom John's older brother, kUXt'itc. Maggy says: 'We go...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004 (collector), Jack, Jenny (singer)
Format: Text
Language:Tlingit
Published: 1954
Subjects:
Tlingit language
Tlingit Indians > Alaska > Music
Family violence > Alaska
Jenny
tlingit
Alaska
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/song-composed-jimmy-jackson-sanax-tla-kagwantan-yatxi
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Summary:"Jenny Jack introduces the song in Tlingit, beginning 'aX cAtX.' The song was composed by Jimmy Jackson to comfort Jenny's cousin , sanAX-tla, when she was beaten up by her husband for getting into trouble with Tom John's older brother, kUXt'itc. Maggy says: 'We gonna help her.'"

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