waila

musical repertory

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Native American music history

  • Native Americans playing drums
    In Native American music: Indigenous trends from 1800

    …developed a repertory known as waila that has become an important traditional music. A similar history unfolded among Indian marching bands, which began performing in the mid-1800s for parades, fairs, and exhibitions, attracting both native and nonnative audiences.

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