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Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands,
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands!
If you look at a map of where the natives reside,
You will find the eastern woodlands on the right side!
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands,
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands!
Had to walk and walk some more to travel their way through
Through the forest unless they were, floating in canoes!
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands,
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands!
Hunting for some wild game, searching near and far
Or planting, growing, harvesting, back home on their farm!
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands,
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands!
They needed good shelter, so they wouldn’t have to roam,
A strong wooden longhouse, is where they call their home!
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands,
Powhatan, Powhatan, Living out in the eastern woodlands!
Specific to Music
Historical Music
Powhatan Period: Early English colonists documented indigenous musical practices, noting the use of instruments like gourd rattles and the presence of dancing around a circle of posts.
Instruments: Historically, instruments included gourd rattles, used by dancers to provide rhythmic accompaniment.
Modern Music and Traditions
Living Tribes: Contemporary Virginia tribes like the Nottoway and Pamunkey continue to maintain their musical traditions.
Annual Powwows: These cultural events feature traditional music and dancing, serving as a way to celebrate identity and connect with ancestral heritage.
Authenticity: For Native Americans, authenticity in music is determined by construction methods, sound quality, and cultural use, not solely by appearance or materials used.
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