Glenn Campbell, the iconic country/pop singer and guitarist, who moved and delighted untold millions with his music and songs over six decades, died Tuesday at the age of 81. He passed away after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced in a statement. Over his recording career, Campbell released more than 70 albums. […]
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 […]
Rock icon, “Prince,” who’s music career spanned over four decades, died on Thursday at the age of 57, his publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, confirmed on Thursday. The cause of the seven-time Grammy award performer is still unknown and under investigation. He was found not breathing at his Paisley Park compound in Chanhassan, Minnesota on Thursday morning. Prince […]
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 […]