The Last Melody Challenge

''You will be sent to an abandoned island on your own, you will be allowed only one piece of music, just one melody, one song of your own wish, to carry with you.

 

Which last melody would you chose to bring?''

 

Chilkoot Entrance Song by Dakhká Khwáan Dancers

 

This song, these words, these drums - have been carried, embedded into bloodlines for centuries.

 

There is no second thought nor choice for me. Instead, the challenge is summarizing how beautiful, yet powerful, it is to be connected to such a deep-rooted, rich culture.

 

I was raised on an isolated island, submersed within a temperate rainforest. Hidden from the world. Being sent to an abandoned island would feel like going home.

 

I choose this song because it evokes so many memories, so many emotions.. it'd be like opening a vault on any given day.

 

Sidenote: Tlingit society is divided into two matrilineal groups called moieties. Raven/yéil and eagle/ch'aak.

 

Quick shoutout to thank Cecilia and Elizabeth for initiating the challenge and to Klint Kord for inviting me to take part.

 

I'd like to invite Adi (thanks for your patience), Abella and Parker.

Done