Navajo Dances, circa 1970
File — Box: 2, CD: 39
Scope and Contents
Navajo - Yei-be-chai chants, dances Recording from a commercial LP - ARP 6069 - a and b, published by Canyon Records, Phoenix, Arizona, ca. 1970. 2 sides. Performers: Navajo Centennial Dance Team, Alfred Yazzie, leader; Walter Yazzie; Mark Slickey and Leroy Martin. They are a partial representation of the team. The team performed throughout Navajoland and in many areas of the U.S. during the Centennial Year of 1969, marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the U.S. government and the Navajo Tribe, and the return of the Navajos to their homeland. The team was awarded the prize for best Yeibechai group appearing at the 1968 Navajo Tribal Fair in Window Rock, Arizona. Notes from record in Box 2. 10 selections, 5 from each side (untitled), recorded from public performances.
Dates
- circa 1970
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (.5 cu. ft. containing 49 CDs, transcriptions, and notes)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451