When the earth was like new : Western Apache songs & stories
In this enlightening introduction to the history and culture of the Apache people, the Wilson family share their music, stories, skills and life experience to reveal what it has meant to "grow up Apache" in this century. Chesley Goseyun Wilson was born on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and raised in traditional ways. He has devoted much of his life to the preservation and promotion of Apache culture. Chesley gives us a rare glimpse into the life ways of the Apache people, from the loving welcome given to a newborn baby, to the challenging transformation to womanhood experienced by an Apache girl during her important Nai'es coming of age ceremony. His songs are the songs of a vibrant culture ancient and also very contemporary. His words and voice are imbued with love for his heritage and especially for the young people who might be inspired to rededicate their lives to the ways of their grandparents
Print Book, English, ©1994
Original pbk. ed
World Music Press, Danbury, CT, ©1994