The Drum
Drums can come from a variety of sources. Some are handed down in a family; others are donated to a drum group. Older drums are made of deer, elk or horse hides, but contemporary bass drums can be purchased or…
Pow Wow
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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.
Host drums and drum groups
Music for pow-wow dance competitions and other activities is provided by a “Drum,” which is a closely knit group of singers who play a large, specially designed drum and sing traditional songs. They are also often called a Drum Group.
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.
The Pow Wow Announcer, Arena director, and Head Dancers
The Pow Wow Announcer, Arena director and Head Dancers lead the pow wow activities and make sure the powwow runs smoothly.
Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow
The Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow is commemorating its 44th annual celebration (2015) of Native arts and culture in the new home of the Okalee Indian Village in Hollywood, Florida.