The oldest Native song?

LOS XTOLES (pronounced chi-to-les) – This piece of music is said to have been chanted by Mayan warriors in praise of the Mayan Sun God. This five-tone (pentatonic) melody, is also possibly one of the oldest melodies known to exist in the World. Los Xtoles has been notated in various Mexican folk music collections. Mayan [...]

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Native American Art – Origin and Different Traditions

By Robbie Darmona No written records of Native Americans exist before the 1500s, when the European seamen discovered the American continent. The period before 1500s is considered by scholars as prehistoric. During that time and after, Native Americans had created their own states, history and art. Native American art is thought to be the link [...]

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Bring Home the Wonder of Native American Porcelain Dolls

By Patrick Cannon I’ve always appreciated the work of artists who create handcrafted Native American porcelain dolls. Knowing all the fine detail that goes into these beautiful dolls with all the time spent lovingly applying the finishing touches and little details makes the wonder of the doll even more fascinating. It takes a special talent [...]

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Using Native American Rattles For Indian Ceremonies and Rituals

By Craig Chambers If you love Native American Rattles, you will definitely benefit from adding them to your drumming circles and powwows. Rattles are excellent Native American icons representing Indigenous tribes and their unique culture. They are also among the most popular musical instruments for playing in ceremonial rituals throughout various Indian tribes. Rattles, for [...]

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Choose Native American Flutes For Indian Powwows And Ceremonies

By Craig Chambers Native American flutes are enjoyed and played in many cultures around the world. I have always loved Native flute music for its beautiful sound quality and ability to bring a tranquil calm to the ambiance where it is played. Hearing Native flutes always bring back memories of my mother’s kitchen where she [...]

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Native American Culture in Sedona

By Natasha Fatale There is a lot of Native American influence in the Sedona area. Their culture is rich and goes back for centuries. All you have to do is walk down the streets of beautiful Sedona and you will see and feel the rich tribal ethnicity that traces back to the Native Americans. Native [...]

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