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HEALING SONG [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
DEF

A song sung by North American [Aboriginals] in a ceremony invoking natural or magical powers.

CONT

Healing songs are performed upon request, often to offer prayers to a sick family or community member.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts et culture autochtones
CONT

Les chants de guérison sont interprétés sur demande, souvent pour offrir des prières pour la guérison d'un membre malade de la famille ou de la communauté.

Spanish

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