University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: White Mountain Apache Dancers, 1978-04-15

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: White Mountain Apache Dancers
Dates
1978-04-15
Quantity
1 items  :  OT - 1 reel (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); WT - 1 DAT (digital, stereo); WD - 1 CD (digital, stereo); Duration: 00:19:50; Film Log
Collection Number
1978010
Summary
Recorded 4/15/78 at the University of Washington, Hec-Edmundson Pavilion, during the 7th Annual Pow-wow & Celebration sponsored by the UW American Indian Student Association.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Recorded on Nagra IV-S with Neumann KM 83 mics on Ampex 407 tape by Rita Shou-Fan I, Cynthia Thiessen, and Lim Chew-Pa; filmed by Robert Garfias.

Contents (from film log): 1) War dance - "Nabah'si"; 2) Mountain Spirit Dance - Social "Gaan" or "Kaan" dance type.

Performers: dancers - Dave Ethelbah (1 & 2), Leon Albert (1 & 2), Michael Ethelbah (2), Edgar Perry (2); singer-drummer - Paul Ethelbah (age 50); instruments - water drum, drum stick, war dance spirs [?]

Note: in film log for war dance is note, "dancers break in middle" and "(two songs)."

Durations: OT - 19:45; WT - 20:16; CD - 19:50; OT copied to CD 11/2007 (following baking for oxide shed)

Documentation: Program for Pow-wow

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Apache Crown Dancers are enrolled members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and live in Whiteriver, Ariz.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description Dates
1978010-0001
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Recorded on Nagra IV-S with Neumann KM 83 mics and Ampex 407 tape by Rita Shou-Fan I, Cynthia Thiessen, and Lim Chew-Pa; filmed by Robert Garfias.Performers: dancers - Dave Ethelbah (1 & 2), Leon Albert (1 & 2), Michael Ethelbah (2), Edgar Perry (2); singer-drummer - Paul Ethelbah (age 50); instruments - water drum, drum stick, war dance spirs [?] Note: in film log for war dance is note, "dancers break in middle" and "(two songs)."
1978-04-15

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • American Indian
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • North America
  • Seattle (Wash.)
  • United States
  • Western Apache--North America--Southwest and Basin

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • White Mountain Apache Dancers (performer)