A Cry from the Earth: Music of North American Indians

by John Bierhorst

An overview of American Indian music and dance which includes a discussion of their instruments, the structure of their music, and the uses of music in Indian life.

113 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1979

About the author

John Bierhorst is the author, editor, or translator of more than thirty books on Native American lore, including Latin American Folktales, The Mythology of South America, The Mythology of North America, and The Mythology of Mexico and Central America.

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-researched and thorough compilation and explanation of the music of different North American tribes. It is an older book, so some of the terminology is a bit outdated, but other than that, this is an excellent resource.