The Eskimo Songs of Northwestern Alaska

The findings are presented of ethnomusicological research in several Eskimo communities of northwestern Alaska where traditional music is still popular. In some of these communities, particularly at Point Hope, musical ceremonialism is considerable. There are three main classes of songs in use: game...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Author: Johnston, Thomas F.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1976
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Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65835