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michelleunicorn

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Briefly describe the new recreational pastime that is currently (1990s) popular among the Navajo and give examples of specific music that accompanies this pastime. Why is the context of this music objectionable to some Navajos?
 
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What made up the largest body of traditional Navajo music until the 1960s when country and western music began to dominate popular music of the Navajo?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Couples compete in a new pastime called Song and Dance for prizes that are given for their costumes and dancing skill.
 Skip Dance and Two-step songs from the Nd' repertory accompany Song and Dance.
 Some traditionalists have complained about the use of sacred Nd' songs in secular (non-sacred, recreational) contexts.

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Nd' (war dance) songs from Enemyway ceremonies


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Reply #2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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