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.
Please email any feed back.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 314
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2024
Oneida Men - Gayó:wah (Fish Dance) (S2012)
ESOW 194 - Gayó:wah (Fish Dance, also referred to as Moccasin Dance) as sung by Oneida Men. Recorded at Spring Sing at Kahnawake in 2012. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used …
00:17:52 |
Mon 19 Apr 2021
Oneida Men Singers - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S2012)
ESOW 193 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by the Oneida Men Singers. Recorded at 2012 Spring Sing in Kahnawake. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or use…
00:14:35 |
Mon 12 Apr 2021
Kyle Dowdy Sr. - Gayó:wah (Fish Dance)
ESOW 192 - Gayó:wah (Fish Dance) with lead singer Kyle Dowdy Sr. Recorded at 'Mini Sing' social. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, or unauthorized purpo…
00:10:42 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
Allegany Men-Women - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S1992)
ESOW 191 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Allegany Men-Women. Kyle Dowdy Sr - lead singer. Recorded at 1992 Spring Sing held at Onondaga Longhouse in Grand River commun…
00:16:47 |
Mon 29 Mar 2021
Kyle Dowdy Sr. - Sgadigají:nah (Cousin's Dance)
ESOW 190 - Sgadigají:nah (Cousin's Dance) with lead singer Kyle Dowdy Sr. Recorded at 'Mini Sing' social. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, or unauthori…
00:18:42 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
Alexander J. General - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (1933)
ESOW 189 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Alexander J. General. Recorded in 1933 as part of Frank Speck's recordings done in Grand River community, Ontario. Under no ci…
00:04:26 |
Mon 15 Mar 2021
Alexander J. General - Gayó:wah (Fish Dance) (1933)
ESOW 188 - Gayó:wah (Fish Dance) (1933) as sung by Alexander J. General. Recorded in 1933 as part of Frank Speck's recordings done in Grand River community, Ontario. Under no circumstances are the re…
00:02:38 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Last Minute Gang - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F2017)
ESOW 187 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by the Last Minute Gang. Recorded at Fall Sing at Oswę:geˀ in November 2017. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold…
00:15:28 |
Mon 01 Mar 2021
Steve Henhawk + Guy Williams - Sanoge̱ha:ˀ (Raccoon Dance)
ESOW 186 - Sanoge̱ha:ˀ (Raccoon 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 unauthorized purp…
00:10:14 |
Mon 22 Feb 2021
Cayuga Lake - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S2018)
ESOW 185 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Cayuga Lake Singers. Recorded at 2018 Spring Sing in Allegany. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used fo…
00:16:56 |
Mon 15 Feb 2021
Cayuga Lake - Tsahgowaˀge̱ha:ˀ (Pigeon Dance) (F2017)
ESOW 184 - Tsahgowaˀge̱ha:ˀ (Pigeon Dance) as sung by Cayuga Lake. Recorded by Artie Martin at Fall Sing at Oswę:geˀ in November 2017. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for…
00:16:21 |
Mon 08 Feb 2021
Tonawanda Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (1992)
ESOW 183 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Tonawanda Men. Recorded at 1992 Sing held at Onondaga Longhouse in the Grand River community. Under no circumstances are the r…
00:15:55 |
Mon 01 Feb 2021
Josh Johnny-john + John Block - Waˀęnoti:yǫˀ (Sharpened Stick Dance)
ESOW 182 - Waˀęnoti:yǫˀ (Sharpened Stick 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 co…
00:09:35 |
Mon 25 Jan 2021
Tonawanda Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (F2002)
ESOW 181 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Tonawanda Men. Recorded at 2002 Fall Sing held in Ohi:yoˀ. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for an…
00:14:28 |
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Aldridge Bill + Huron Burnham - Twętwę́ge̱ha:ˀ (Duck Dance)
ESOW 180 - Twętwę́ge̱ha:ˀ (Duck Dance) as sung by Aldridge Bill + Huron Burnham. Song transferred from 'reel to reel' tape. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commer…
00:01:28 |
Mon 11 Jan 2021
Can-Am Singers - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S2012)
ESOW 179 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by the Can-Am Singers. Recorded at 2012 Spring Sing held in Kahnawake. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or us…
00:13:41 |
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Lyle Anderson - Smoke Dance (3)
ESOW 178 - Smoke Dance as sung by Lyle Anderson. Originally recorded for the Ohwęjagehka: Haˀdegae:nage: website for example of different social songs. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be…
00:00:25 |
Mon 28 Dec 2020
Allegany Men - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S1988)
ESOW 177 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by Allegany Men. Recorded at 1988 Spring Sing. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used for any commercial, o…
00:20:32 |
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Lo•t^t - Smoke Dance
ESOW 176 - Smoke Dance as sung by Lo•t^t. 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 or s…
00:00:31 |
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Oneida Men Singers - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) (S2018)
ESOW 175 - Ęhsganyé:ˀ Gaę́:nase:ˀ (New Women's Shuffle Dance) as sung by the Oneida Men Singers. Recorded at 2018 Spring Sing in Allegany. Under no circumstances are the recordings to be sold or used…
00:11:38 |
Mon 07 Dec 2020
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