"Jim Sinyone introduces the song. His is from Gulkana. The song is for his father's brother, Suslotna Charley, who died in 1942."; Recorded at Chistochina Song Fest.;
"Introduction by Bill Joe. The father or mother made this song after the death of the son, while listening to a phonograph record."; Recorded at Chistochina Song Fest.;
A song composed in imitation of a drunken man trying to use big words. The song is introduced by the singer in English and "Athabaskan"--most likely Southern Tutchone.; Recorded at Chistochina Song Fest.;
"The song was composed by a wudjicyu gyEnin, shaman, who knew how to make money come down from above. He sold it to his gya'znE' (apposite), the nAltsina chief of Gulkana for lots of cloth, a muzzle-loader, and dentalia. Then the original composed could no longer sing it.... 'Dance too much...Stand up and singing' are spoken in Tanacross language after the song." Recorded at Chistochina Song Fest.; This recording has been identified as potentially culturally sensitive. Remote access and reproduction is restricted. Please contact the Curator of Native American Materials for more information.;
Song explained by Frank Charley: "In Dawson, 1903, a woman had three sons. They were hanging them for murder. The last boy said 'Goodby world, and goodby Mother,' when he go to hanging."; Recorded at Chistochina Song Fest.;
audio:6754; APSdigrec_1609; Recording Number: 01; Program Number: 02
Description
Songs, discussion of songs, and conversation. Kate Sanford is the main singer and drummer.; - Sleep doctor's song- Sleep doctor's song- Gakona shaman song- Good-by Song- Alaska Song
