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Courtship through flute song in Indigenous Southern Plains culture #ASA186 - EurekAlert


<p>In traditional Indigenous Southern Plains culture, a love story begins with an original ballad performed on the flute. In order to win a lover&rsquo;s affection, and respect among the tribe, each pursuer must compose one good flute serenade. Paula Conlon has researched the history and cultural significance of the Indigenous flute since the 1980s and her deep dive into this tradition includes a focus on what makes a flute song &ldquo;good&rdquo; music. Conlon will present her work at the 186th ASA Meeting.</p>

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