Chickasaw Culture

Jerod Tate

Jerod Tate discusses the sense of community inherent in Native American cultures, and why he feels like this tribal cohesion could help stop the growing sense of alienation in modern life.

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A Composer Emerges

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As Jerod Tate started learning the songs and language of the Chickasaws, he began writing the music of his ancestors into his works.

Composing in the Chickasaw Language

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Jerod Tate decided that he wanted the music to incorporate Chickasaw language as a way to represent his heritage.

Chickasaw Music

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Traditional Chickasaw music features a leader that sings, and a group that responds to the leader.