Tell your friends about this item:
Singing the Songs of My Ancestors: The Life and Music of Helma Swan, Makah Elder - The Civilization of the American Indian Series Linda J. Goodman First edition
Singing the Songs of My Ancestors: The Life and Music of Helma Swan, Makah Elder - The Civilization of the American Indian Series
Linda J. Goodman
Ever since she was a small child, Helma Swan, the daughter of a Northwest Coast chief, loved and learned the music of her people. As an adult she began to sing, even though traditionally Makah singers had been men. In her own words, Helma Swan tells the unusual story of her life, her music, and how she became a singer.
368 pages, 35 black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | April 14, 2003 |
| ISBN13 | 9780806134512 |
| Publishers | University of Oklahoma Press |
| Pages | 368 |
| Dimensions | 178 × 254 × 28 mm · 875 g |
| Language | English |