In review--Round n' Round We Go
Wayne Silas, Jr. Unconditional Round Dance Songs Canyon Records Pipestone As the Rez Turns Round Dance Songs Canyon Records Native American round dance songs hail from the tradition of gatherings of American Indians that take place during the winter months. Relatives, colleagues and friends who might not have seen each other for several months or for an entire year come together to dance, sing, drum, and party into the wee morning hours. The songs often supply humorous lyrics and in the case of Menominee/Oneida singer-song-maker Wayne Silas, Jr. on Unconditional , supply saucy ones( It’s On Tonight and Let’s Do the Math ). While pow-wows are generally open to the general public to watch American Indians sing, drum and dance in competition, round dances, as far as I know are by invitation only for friends and family to share and celebrate. Pow-wow drummers gather around a group drum whereas, round dance drummers play individual frame drums while partici...