Kodiak-based Alaska State Troopers report that eight juveniles were injured when a fuel drum exploded at a beach party at White Sands Beach during the early morning hours on Sunday. Troopers were notified of the explosion at 1:14 am on Sunday and responded to the scene. Eight juveniles at the party were taken to the […]
Cauyaq – Music; Drum Cauyat pingaqtaanka, asqignasqat. – I like music that has a good beat. Music is a cultural universal. Every human society has a musical tradition. Although these traditions vary greatly, with unique styles, sounds, and ways of performing, music is an essential part of the artistic expression of all people. Despite the […]
Cauyaq – Drum; MusicCauyaq nitniqgu. – Listen to the drum. In the traditional Alutiiq language, the word for drum and music are the same: cauyaq. This duality illustrates the importance of drums to traditional Alutiiq music. Although Alutiiqs also perform with rattles and whistles, the drum, with its penetrating beat, is their main instrument. Drumming […]