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Songs of the Yuma, Yauqi, Cocopa

Title
Songs of the Yuma, Yauqi, Cocopa / recorded by Frances Densmore.
Author
Densmore, Frances, 1867-1957
Publication
Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, Division of Music, Recording Laboratory, [1951]

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AudioUse in library *LRX 551Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

Details

Description
1 audio disc; 12 in.
Series Statement
Folk music of the United States
Uniform Title
Folk music of the United States.
Subject
  • Indigenous peoples > North America > Music
  • Indians of North America > Music
  • Yuma Indians > Music
  • Cocopa Indians > Music
  • Yaqui Indians > Music
Genre/Form
Folk music.
Note
  • "From the Archive of American Folk Song."
  • Recorded originally on cylinders, 1922, by Frances Densmore.
  • Introductory notes by Duncan Emrich on container; text and comments on the music (16 p.) inserted.
Contents
Yuma deer-dance songs: The water bug on the mountain ; The water bug sees a fish ; The water bug stands upon the fish ; The water bug wanders forever beside the sea ; The dance of the blackbirds is completed ; Song of the nighthawk -- Yaqui deer-dance songs: The little fly ; The summer rains ; The rising sun -- Cocopa bird dance songs: Song in the early evening ; Song at about midnight ; Song concerning the diver ; Song in the early morning -- Yuma ca'koramu's dance song: Song concerning the lark and the diver -- Cocopa tcumanpa'xwa dance song: Dancing song -- Yuma lightning songs: White cloud demonstrates his power ; Songs concerning the ocean --Yuma songs used in the treatment of the sick: Song when treating the sick -- Yuma song with cremation legend: Song concerning the wildcat -- Cocopa songs with cremation legend: The illness of the superman ; The superman speaks ; The four corners of the earth ; Coyote comes to the cremation of the superman ; Coyote makes a request.
Call Number
*LRX 551
LCCN
r 55000344
OCLC
4272800
Author
Densmore, Frances, 1867-1957, compiler.
Title
Songs of the Yuma, Yauqi, Cocopa / recorded by Frances Densmore.
Imprint
Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, Division of Music, Recording Laboratory, [1951]
Type of Content
performed music
Type of Medium
audio
Type of Carrier
audio disc
Series
Folk music of the United States
Folk music of the United States.
Performer
Various performers.
Publisher No.
AAFS L24 Library of Congress Recording Laboratory
Research Call Number
*LRX 551
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