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Did the Shawnee Indians have music?

The Shawnee are an indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands in North America. Yes, the Shawnee have a rich musical tradition that has been passed down through the generations. In fact, music plays an important role in their culture and ceremonies, and has for centuries. The Shawnee often use music as a way to communicate with their Creator and express their spirituality, as well as to tell stories and share history. Traditional Shawnee music is primarily vocal and is often sung using a call-and-response format, accompanied by a variety of instruments such as drums, rattles, flutes, and whistles.

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