The Gwich'in (also known as Kutchin) Indians live across Central and Eastern Alaska, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Their vocal music represents the more traditional way of experiencing music unaccompanied singing. Their instrumental music, especially played on the fiddle, reflects the influence of explorers, traders, and missionaries on musical tastes. The Gwich'in adopted not only the music that whites introduced but jigs, reels, and square dances. There are several instances as well of Gwich'in adapting Native dance forms to this Western style of music.

Tracklist:

Song of the Snow Geese Flying Over the Mouth of the Yukon
Love Song
Love Song: Sheenjit Gwiizuu
Love Song: Goodbye Sheenyaa
Medicine Song: Shenyati's Owl Song
Medicine Song
Medicine Song
War Song
Crow Dance Song 1
Crow Dance Song 1
Song of Tribute 1
Song of Tribute 1
The Boy in the Moon 1
New Year's Song 1
Goodby Song 1
Steamboat Song 1
Red River Jig, Ch'eenatsii Ch'aradzaa 1
Duck Dance, Dats'an Ch'aradzaa 1
Brandy 2
Rabbit Dance, Ge Ch'aradzaa 2
Virginia Reel 2
Double Jig 2
Fox Trot 2
Eight Couple, Neekee Do 2
Square Dance, Second Part 2
Four Hand Reel, Lady's Earring Dance, Neets'ee T'yaa

UPC: 093070407022
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Music Of The Gwichin Indians Of Alaska - Gwich'in Indians Alaska / Various (CD)