Music has the unique
quality to touch your soul. There are several different types of music that are
preferred by several people. Some like the peppy kind of music while others
prefer more earthy music that is closer to nature. For some, it is the
electronic musical instruments that do the trick while for others it is the wooden
instruments and for some it’s the vocals. No matter what your preference though,
music companies have for you special records that cater to the various
different forms of music that you prefer.
Native
American Music
Folk music has a soul
of its own. This is because, folk music is a culmination of the music created
by the various indigenous tribes that are a part of the nativity. Native
American music is the indigenous music of the North Americas and has a
predominantly tribal base, although there are pan-tribal and inter-tribal
genres that are an offshoot. Native American music has singing and percussion
as two most important features. The Native American
songs have an ancient and unchanging quality about them that renders them
timeless classics.
Hopi
Music
One of the tribes
associated with Native Americans is the Hopi tribe, also known as “the peaceful
people”. The Hopi attach a lot of importance to ceremonies and celebrate them
according to the lunar calendar. Needless to say, the Hopi are big on song and
dance too. Hopi music is part of the Pueblo
music that is one of the most complex Native American music styles around. Hopi
music is considered to be the most complex music and even features ‘work
songs,’ which is basically specific songs for a specific type of work, sung
during the performance of a particular work or task, for example, songs related
to farm work etc.
Popularity
of Native Music
Despite the growth of
new age and electronic music, native music is still extremely popular among
music lovers and there are reputed music companies like Canyon records that cater to exactly this genre. There are several
Native American artists and even instrumental music available on their records.
Some of the most popular Native American music
is available on their catalogues for music lovers to indulge in. Music that
once played an important societal role in ceremonies, education and history;
and has been an iconic part of the local culture, today finds its way into the
hearts of millions across the world who appreciate and enjoy its earthliness.
