Native American Music Analysis

For me and many others, hooping is a dance, an art, a form of self-expression, and an outlet for infinite creativity. Everyone has their own style and one size hoop does not fit all.

Introduction:          Music always plays an important role in our daily lives. Especially if it speaks to a particular category of people or there is a message behind it, like firework by Katy Perry. I believe this song is a favorite song for many people. But the question here how many of those people stops for a moment and think why they like this song? Do they like the music or lyric?

The stylistic alterations that ballet has undergone is many. When ballet was created it was much more of the Romantic style of the early to mid-19th century that was much softer and less studded with virtuosic jumps and turns. However the ballet quickly turned into the athleticism of Russian folk dances that had an influence on them. The music that a traditional ballet would be choreographed to is classical music. Today the music that ballet dancers dance to can vary.

However, they do not keep the scientific reasoning behind this beliefs or thinking. Moreover, many Native Americans have confidence in The Great spirit (absolute divine power) and the theory of creation of the world by it. These people even celebrate religious festivals and ceremonies with special rituals and ways to give respects seasonal periods. In these festivals, notable feasting, singing, chanting, music and dancing were the prime

This film will make for a great film for a student to grasp a vast knowledge on folk music from the pioneers of the genre which was the Carter family. We learn that the Carter family was in the roots of the foundation of Rock and Roll having played a role in the creation of the style as well as many others which are facts. The film will also touch on Johnny Cash who is seen as a pioneer to a lot of the artists in the 20th century in music role with the Carter family. Overall students will walk away with a strong knowledge on one of the pioneers of music as well as an appreciation of folk

Historically, the hula was an ancient traditional dance accompanied by a chant sung by the men of the tribe. As men chanted, women would dance for the volcano Goddess Pele, who was presented with gifts during the ritual. Polynesian dances are still preformed, but the modern Polynesian dances are performed in many different countries other than the original islands. In the 20th century, Polynesian dancing became more popular in other countries after it expanded to French Polynesia. To this day, Polynesian dancing is still used for spiritual and religious purposes, as well as

The partners tease each other by dancing close to each but they never engage in contact. Also Hawaiians use music as social pastime in their lives. As well as being involved in competition dance teams, which are very popular within the Hawaiian youth. Dance teams compete in festival competitions. One of the place teams compete is at the Merrie Monarch Festival Competitions when date to 1963 through the 1971.

Regardless of specific and often subtle meanings conveyed in a dance and its accompanying music, the overall use of both is an intimate reflection of each group’s view of life” (Mather,

When many picture the life of Native Americans prior to their contact with Europeans, they picture the basic stereotype Indians with feathers in their hair and dancing around the fire. This way of life is far from the truth. The Native American societies have a great and diverse history. Native Americans excelled in adapting to the different environments they encountered. From the harsh conditions of the Artic from the hot, blazing deserts they found a way to strive.

Singing and dancing are compulsory subjects for every Aboriginal child. Children in different ages to learn to sing different content of the song, from which to understand and grasp their own cultural ideas, to grasp the survival of a variety of skills. Didgeridoos is the most important indigenous musical instruments, made of hollow woodwind, by adult men show. Native music is composed of a rhythmic song with limited musical instruments. The music is mostly composed of Didgeridoos in addition to the original simple percussion instruments, such as clapping, beat, blow sticks and other body.

In the second half, there were many traditional pieces that just showcased the same movements over and over. The performance was overall very long and drawn out. It could have done without a couple of the hip hop numbers and more traditional pieces. There was also a band that played a song between each dance number which made the show even more extensive. Going to this performance though, did open my eyes to a different type of dance and made me understand Irish Step Dancing a little better.

In the Samoan culture, music and dance are often grouped together and utilized to produce stories, reenact historical events, and are performed for religious and nonreligious ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and Samoan Independence day. Storytelling (also known as fagogo) through dance and is a very popular pastime and tradition for the Samoan people to pass on to the younger generations. With the rapid culturization of Samoa, many Samoans are realizing that it is important to preserve their musical traditions and language. Thus, many songs are still performed in the Samoan

This ritual is very beneficial to the Hopi communities and also entertaining for them to watch and enjoy. There are several ceremonial performances that occur in my community annually. For example graduation whether it’s from high school or junior high is a performance that takes place at a school for

Because of the combined effort from the 2 organizations, it worked out in their favor. But, not only did women’s suffrage and prohibition take place, there were also “behind the scenes” taking place as well. People could express theirself more freely with dancing, art, culture, and many other things. The 1920’s was also known as the “jazz age”. The Dancing Times reported that people "apparently cannot take a meal or watch a play through without breaking off for a round or two of dancing.

Legal systems and cultures are intertwined in such a way that allows them to influence one another. While most Western countries focus on top-down approaches that result in changing culture and behavior, others have concentrated their efforts to make the law reflect the culture and values of the people. In the past, when common law heavily influenced tribal courts, tribe members worked towards the preservation of traditions. Now in the modern age, tribes are working to conserve the unity of their people by using programs that center on tradition to bring forth a community. One tribe that has adopted such a program enhanced aboriginal’s Cody Kimewon understanding of his identity through a culture as cause, law as effect approach.