Just wondering about eastern powwows?
I noticed that there are alot of powwows on the eastern seaboard from Florida up to Maine. I was just wondering if there is a need for these powwow committees to expand their knowledge of drum groups who are willing to travel and attend their powwows. Its just that I've noticed alot of the same drums being invited over and over and many are not host drum material if you know what i mean. I think that all powwow committees should be aware that the Host drum and the Guest drums should be invited only if they are knowledgeable and experienced in singing the proper and appropriate songs.
My group takes great pride in knowing appropriate songs and knowing where they come from, who composed the song and what nation a song comes from. We also make sure we have permission to sing another group's songs.
I am just wondering if these kind of traits are taking in consideration before a powwow committee decides which drum groups are invited.
Does anyone have any ideas?
I know our group would like to travel south and share our songs as we are from Canada.
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