The Sound of Spirits? 😱 Apache Crown Dancers (Gaan Dance)

Witness the raw, spiritual power of the Apache Crown Dance (Gaan Dance) in this rare, full-length performance. This unedited footage features two-time Grammy nominee Joe Tohonnie Jr. and the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers performing at the Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, Arizona.

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About This Ceremony:
You are listening to the "Dishchii'bikoh" style of the White Mountain Apache. This is not just a dance; it is a healing ceremony. The dancers embody the Gaan (Mountain Spirits) to drive away illness and evil.

👂Listen for: The low humming sound of the bullroarer (the wood on a string), representing the voice of the wind spirits.

👀Look for: The "Tablitas" (wooden headdresses) and the jingling bells that mimic the sound of falling rain in the high desert.

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Video Credits & Attribution:
Footage: "Joe Tohonnie Jr & Apache Crowndancers - Navajo Nation Fair"
Source: Wikimedia Commons / NavajoPeople.org
License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0)
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