About Dene music
Dene music is a music genre that emerged in Canada.
From Wikipedia
Dene music is music composed by Northern Athabaskan-speaking First Nations peoples - the Chipewyan (Denesuline), Tlicho (Dogrib), Yellowknives (T'atsaot'ine), Slavey (Deh Gah Got'ine or Deh Cho), and Sahtu. The term generally refers to traditional musical compositions and dances.
Dene writer Leela Gilday states that there are four main genres: Dene love songs (Ets’ula); tea dance songs (Iliwa), handgames songs and drum dance songs.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dene music?
Dene music is a music genre that emerged in Canada.
Where and when did Dene music originate?
Dene music originated in Canada.