Publisher's Synopsis
Mandan and Hidatsa Music is a book written by Frances Densmore, which explores the traditional music of the Mandan and Hidatsa Native American tribes. The book is a comprehensive study of the music, including detailed descriptions of the instruments used, the songs and dances performed, and the cultural significance of the music to the tribes.The book begins with an introduction to the history and culture of the Mandan and Hidatsa tribes, including their migration to the Great Plains and their interactions with European settlers. Densmore then delves into the music itself, describing the various instruments used by the tribes, such as drums, rattles, and flutes, and the techniques used to play them.The book also includes transcriptions of numerous songs and dances, along with detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural context. Densmore's insights into the music provide a unique window into the traditions and beliefs of these Native American groups.Overall, Mandan and Hidatsa Music is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the music and culture of the Mandan and Hidatsa tribes, as well as for scholars of ethnomusicology and Native American studies.The Songs Of The Mandan And Hidatsa Of North Dakota Were Recorded For The First Time On The Fort Berthold Reservation In North Dakota In 1912, 1915 And 1918. The Research Was Begun Under The Historical Society Of North Dakota And Completed By The Bureau Of American Ethnology. James Holding Eagle A Member Of The Mandan Tribe And Fred Huber For The Hidatsa Tribe Served As Translators. Fred Huber Went To Fort Berthold As A Musician For The United States Army And Spent Some Thirty Years With The Hidatsas. Hundreds Of Songs Are Listed By Serial Numbers And Catalog Numbers Along With Their Translations And A Phonetic Key Is Provided. From The ""Dog Society"" Collection There Lurks This Popular Tune - ""The Enemy Are Like Women.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
