Smyth Willie (6 results)

Condition: Fine as New. xv + 201 pp. with bibliography and index. With CD. Profusely illustrated. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 201 pages, bibliography, index, color and b&w photographs, cd in sealed pocket at the rear. Large crease on the lower front corner, small crease on the upper front corner- both slightly fanning, and other light wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Includes CD in rear opened pocket which looks to be in very good condition. Light shelf-wear to covers, otherwise clean and bright. Binding tight and text clean.

Softcover. Condition: As New. Beilage vorhanden. This book and its accompanying compact disk provide a rare insight into Native American sacred traditions of song and dance, stemming from a unique exhibit and live performance at the Northwest Folklife Festival. It features personal narratives, stories, and essays on the music of the First People in the region now known as Washington State. A diverse array of musical genres and styles has emerged across various tribes and reservations, including social dance songs, game songs, and hymns. Skagit elder Vi Hilbert introduces the collection, which includes contributions from notable figures such as Bruce-Subiyay Miller, Cliff Sijohn, Jeanette Timentwa, and others. Their narratives delve into the significance of tribal music, both historically and in contemporary contexts. Roberta Haines provides historical and political background, highlighting how spiritual traditions were maintained through dance and song despite government suppression. The book also examines song traditions within the Indian Shaker Church, with insights from Pamela Amoss and James Everett Cunningham. Appendixes by Laurel Sercombe, Judith Gray, and William Seaburg detail the work of past ethnographers and current preservation efforts. This project represents a multi-year collaboration among Washington State's tribes, Jack Straw Productions, Northwest Folklife, and the Washington State Arts Commission's Folk Arts Program. …

Paperback. Condition: VG+. Paperback in Very Good+ condition. 10.01 X 6.84 X 0.7 inches. 224 pages. Includes a companion CD inside back cover. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information.

Condition: gut. 1999. Spirit of the First People: Native American Music Traditions of Washington State In englischer Sprache. pages.