Just a word of caution regarding "Native American" music.I have a friend, Laura, a flute player who has done a very complete study of Northeastern Wabanaki music seeking to preserve and honor it.Her husband,builds beautiful Native American flutes and they have published a "tutor" for those who wish to learn. She has looked at all the archives, listened to the wax cylinders etc.in an effort to be as authentic as possible.She is NOT a new age wannabe.
Several years ago, she went to the Penobscot tribe, told them about her research, and asked for permission to record some of their music to help preserve it. They agreed and she produced a CD.
Recently, there has been a change in "tribal policy", a new council has been formed for regulation of tribal culture and they have called her on the carpet for her recordings (for which they intitially gave permission). They claim that when the collectors came around in the early 20th century, the tribal people deliberately gave bogus information in order not to "lose" their music. They want her to destroy all her work as they say it is not "authentic". They also claim they have the right to restrict any but tribal members from using any of their cultural art forms.

I would caution people to be very careful about using "Native American" music & dance in a public way. The Natives are restless

Best- Julia