Lakota Sioux Music
Porcupine Singers - Little Bighorn Battle Song (1997) - The group originated from Porcupine, South Dakota, inside the Pine Ridge Reservation. - Formed around the 1900s. The leaders today are the descendants of the original members as well as non-Lakota members. - Song led by a leader/soloist. Others echo. Though there are lyrics, it is customary to sing non-sensical syllables. |
- The Battle of the Little Bighorn was one of the final battles between the U.S. and the Sioux Indians.
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QUESTIONS:
- What strikes you as the main characteristics of Sioux music?
- Indian warriors often sing these songs right before battle. Why do you think this might be helpful to them?
- How can you help someone who is not accustomed to multicultural music to appreciate this?
- What strikes you as the main characteristics of Sioux music?
- Indian warriors often sing these songs right before battle. Why do you think this might be helpful to them?
- How can you help someone who is not accustomed to multicultural music to appreciate this?
LYRICS:
Kola tokile , kola tokile , kola ceyapelo .
Waziyata ki cizape .
Kola tokile, kola tokile , kola ceyapelo.
Friend , where are you? Friend they are crying .They are fighting up north.
Friend , where are you? Friend they are crying...
Kola tokile , kola tokile , kola ceyapelo .
Waziyata ki cizape .
Kola tokile, kola tokile , kola ceyapelo.
Friend , where are you? Friend they are crying .They are fighting up north.
Friend , where are you? Friend they are crying...