Pow Wow Songs


Pow Wow Songs
Different types of songs are sung for different events—Grand Entries, dance contests, war dances, story telling of an event, and honoring ceremonies. Songs are made for all reasons.

 

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Anishnawbe Four Directions Song

Lyrics and English translation of Anishnawbe Four Directions Song. The video lyrics are in the native language.

Different types of songs are sung for different pow wow events

Different types of songs are sung for different pow wow events—Grand Entries, dance contests and honoring ceremonies. Songs are made for all reasons. Although they differ in tempo, words and emotion, pow wow songs all follow a similar structure.

Special Pow Wow Songs include the Flag Song, Honor Songs and Trick Songs

Several types of special songs are included in native American pow wows, including the Flag Song, Honor Songs, and Trick songs.