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Seminole music

Seminole music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1750s. It is usually classed as a form of indigenous music of North America. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Seminole music

Seminole music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1750s. It is usually classed as a form of indigenous music of North America.

From Wikipedia

Seminole music is the music of the Seminole people, an indigenous people of the Americas who formed in Florida in the 18th century. Today most live in Oklahoma, but a minority continue in Florida. They have three federally recognized tribes, and some people belong to bands outside those groups. Their traditional music includes extensive use of rattles, hand drums, water drums, and flutes.

Seminole folk songs include those used to treat the sick and injured, and to encourage animals to be easily hunted. Hunting songs are a cappella and call-and-response.

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What is Seminole music?

Seminole music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1750s. It is usually classed as a form of indigenous music of North America.

Where and when did Seminole music originate?

Seminole music originated in United States in the 1750s.

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