Earth Song of the Week (Iroquois Social Songs)
Often the starting point for those reclaiming their Onkwehonwe identity starts with interest in Ohwęjagehká: Gaę:nashǫ́:ˀǫh (Earth Songs or Iroquois Social Songs). The sharing of these recordings are hopefully helpful to those wishing to learn. Was originally accomplished through free duplication/distribution of audio cassettes, then CDs, then Mp3s via USB drives. Now using podcasts, sharing websites like 'hearthis.at' and also YouTube. Initial thought was to share maybe 50 or 100 recordings, but as of Oct 2023, have reached 300. Resuming after hiatus in July 2024 to share some recordings. Nyá:węh (thank-you).
Over 900 recordings available on sound sharing website 'Heartthis.at' (https://hearthis.at/ohwjagehka-hadegaenage/). Also uploaded some to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ohwejagehka) as audio only videos.
These recordings are for your listening enjoyment and helping those who want to learn.
Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, or unauthorized purposes. Please do not betray the trust of the singers intent to share and preserve our culture.
Your help is needed, if you notice someone misusing any Ogweho:weh recording (not just the recordings shared here), please use your voice. Not to shame the individual in public view, but to kindly remind them of a different approach.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 314
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2024
Eddie Jimerson - Gayó:wah (Moccasin Dance)
ESOW 272 - Gayó:wah (Moccasin Dance) as sung by Eddie Jimerson et al. Converted from audio cassette tape. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, or unauthori…
00:17:08 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Newtown Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F2002)
ESOW 271 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by the Newtown Men. Recorded at 2002 Fall Sing in Allegany. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any …
00:14:41 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Edward Styres + George Buck - Otsínhahǫˀ (Gartered Dance) (circa 1945)
ESOW 270 - Otsínhahǫˀ (Gartered Dance) as sung by Edward Styres + George Buck. Recorded in Grand River community circa 1945 as part of William Fenton recording collection. Under no circumstances are …
00:05:54 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
Grand River Singers - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F2022)
ESOW 269 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Grand River Singers on November 26, 2022 with 25 Singers. Recorded at Fall Sing in Ta:nowö:ndeˀ. Under no circumstances are t…
00:19:18 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Alexander General + George Buck - Tsahgowaˀge̱ha:ˀ (Pigeon Dance) (circa 1945)
ESOW 268 - Tsahgowaˀge̱ha:ˀ (Pigeon Dance) as sung by Alexander General + George Buck. Recorded in Grand River community circa 1945 as part of William Fenton recording collection. Under no circumstan…
00:05:25 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
Tax Free Singers - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S1997)
ESOW 267 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by the Tax Free Singers. Recorded at Spring 1997 Sing in Akwesasne. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used …
00:15:20 |
Mon 13 Feb 2023
Steve Henhawk + Guy Williams - Gayowagá:yǫh (Old Moccasin Dance)
ESOW 266 - Gayowagá:yǫh (Old Moccasin Dance) as sung by Steve Henhawk + Guy Williams. Recorded in 1996. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, or unauthorize…
00:07:37 |
Mon 06 Feb 2023
Last Minute Gang + River Road Singers - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gáę:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F2002)
ESOW 265 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Last Minute Gang + River Road Singers at Sing in Ohi:yoˀ in fall 2002. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or…
00:20:04 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
Avery Jimerson - Degaˀnǫdǫ́tge̱ha:ˀ (Alligator Dance)
ESOW 264 - Degaˀnǫdǫ́tge̱ha:ˀ (Alligator Dance) as sung by Avery Jimerson. Converted from cassette tape. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, or unauthoriz…
00:02:37 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
Onondaga Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F2022)
ESOW 263 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Onondaga Men. Recorded at 2022 Fall Sing in Ta:nowö:ndeˀ. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any…
00:15:22 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Art, Cam + Lo•t^t - Gayó:wah (Moccasin Dance) (Old Style)
ESOW 262 - Gayó:wah (Moccasin Dance) (Old Style) as sung by Art Johnson, Cam Hill + Lo•t^t Honyust. Recorded at Social on Art’s birthday in 2007. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold …
00:16:46 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
Onondaga Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S1999)
ESOW 261 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Onondaga Men. Recorded at 1999 Spring Sing in Allegany. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any c…
00:17:29 |
Mon 02 Jan 2023
Josh Johnny-john + John Block - Jihsgogoˀge̱ha:ˀ (Robin Dance)
ESOW 260 - Jihsgogoˀge̱ha:ˀ (Robin Dance) as sung by Josh Johnny-john + John Block. Recorded in October 2002 in Allegany. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commerci…
00:08:10 |
Mon 28 Nov 2022
Walter Jimerson with Lorne + Raymond Sprague - Ęhsganye:ˀ Gaę:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (2) (circa 1960)
ESOW 259 - Ęhsganye:ˀ Gaę:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (set 2) as sung by Walter Jimerson with Lorne + Raymond Sprague. Recorded in the Grand River community circa 1960 by George Snyderman. Und…
00:05:55 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
Lorne Sprague with Walter Jimerson + Raymond Sprague - Ǫtwadaséˀtaˀ (Round Dance) (circa 1960)
ESOW 258 - Ǫtwadaséˀtaˀ (Round Dance) as sung by Lorne Sprague with Walter Jimerson + Raymond Sprague. Recorded in the Grand River community circa 1960 by George Snyderman. Under no circumstances are…
00:06:15 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
Walter Jimerson with Lorne + Raymond Sprague - Ęhsganye:ˀ Gaę:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (circa 1960)
ESOW 257 - Ęhsganye:ˀ Gaę:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Walter Jimerson with Lorne + Raymond Sprague. Recorded in the Grand River community circa 1960 by George Snyderman. Under no ci…
00:05:43 |
Mon 17 Oct 2022
Lorne Sprague with Walter Jimerson + Raymond Sprague - Gayowagá:yǫh (Old Moccasin Dance) (circa 1960)
ESOW 256 - Gayowagá:yǫh (Old Moccasin Dance) as sung by Lorne Sprague with Walter Jimerson + Raymond Sprague. Recorded in the Grand River community circa 1960 by George Snyderman. Under no circumstan…
00:05:49 |
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Allegany Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F1999)
ESOW 255 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Allegany Men. Recorded at 1999 Fall Sing held on the Onondaga Nation. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or …
00:17:09 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
Bill Crouse - Smoke Dance (War Dance) (at Grand River Pow-Wow 1998)
ESOW 254 - Smoke Dance (War Dance) as sung by Bill Crouse. Recorded at Grand River 'Champion of Champions' Pow-wow at Six Nations of the Grand River in July of 1998. Under no circumstances are the re…
00:00:41 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
Oneida Women of Wisconsin - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S1998)
ESOW 253 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Oneida Women of Wisconsin. Recorded at 1998 Spring Sing in Kahnawake. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or…
00:14:21 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
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