Mandan and Hidatsa Music

"Mandan and Hidatsa Music" is an authoritative ethnomusicological study by renowned researcher Frances Densmore, documenting the rich and diverse musical traditions of the Mandan and Hidatsa peoples. This comprehensive work captures a wide array of songs, including those associated with social dances, sacred rituals, and personal spiritual experiences. Densmore provides meticulous transcriptions and detailed analyses of the melodies, rhythmic structures, and cultural significance behind the...