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Head Birdsinger for the Quechan Tribe Greatly Missed

Kendrick Escalanti
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Kwatsan Radio

A “bird” is a type of song cycle for funerals, protests, birthdays, weddings, and other gatherings, passed down through many generations in the Colorado River Tribes.  The Quechan Tribe recently lost a beloved bird-singer, whose impact is seen through the many who mourn him.  KAWC’s Maya Springhawk Robnett spoke with a few of those who knew and miss him.