to order use form or send email and request: Navajo Music for Classroom Enrichment Dollie L. Yazzie Compact disk with 37 Songs - $15 Book with lesson plans, words and written music - $30 Book and CD Set - $40

Here are thirty-seven songs that teachers can use in their classrooms for enrichment purposes. The songs are both humorous and informational. They include tongue twisters, occupational activities, historical references, rhymes, those with a moral and those for just plain enjoyment. All refer to, and enumerate, as well as relate to, Navajo life, thus giving children familiarity and pride in their heritage. The lessons in the plans are merely suggestions; each teacher will find many areas where these songs can be used.                  

TABLE OF CONTENTS (to view properly, install TrueDiné font on your computer or select pdf version)

The 1970 recording began as a group effort that resulted in two LP 33 1/3 rpm records. Dollie Yazzie was joined in some songs by Lynda A. Dick. Several songs added traditional singers Shirley Begay and Laura Wallace. Sound effects on the original recording were done by: Martin Hoffman, Harrison Henry, Laura Wallace, Dollie Yazzie, Shirley B., Andy T., Galena D., Joe Y. and Lynda Dick. The 2003 recording is designed and directed by Dollie, joined by Linda Dick Teller, with technical assistance by Dr. Roy E. Howard.

CD # Title 1 Tééldzíbahí 2 Ayéhé Bisóodi Halªª' 3 Bilagáana Nímasiitsoh K'íidíílá 4 Ndáá' T'éí Haniná 5 Chidí Náat'aí Aní 6 Hayíí¬k£™néego Naa'ahóóhai Aní short sound sample 7 Hastªªsht¬izhii 8 Yahaná'ni¬kaad 9 Shibéhé 10 Ch'ishiibeezhii 11 Ashkii Aniid Níyá 12 At¬'ó Bí'díla'

13 Ch'ishiibeezhii T'óó Nizhóníyee 14 Haadóone'í Nílª 15 Shinanita'í Da Nilªª Doolee¬ 16 She'iich'oshí 17 Ayéhé Ch'íno¬te' 18 Doodeegháni Hwinisáago 19 Hálázhoozh Bí'díla' 21 Òªª¬gai 22 Tsªª¬go Aad§§' Chídí¬ts'oí Yilwo¬ 23 Awéé' Ni¬hod 24 Shiwoo' y§§ 25 Ó¬ta'góó Diit'ash

26 Shilªª' Ba'n£'¡stso' 27 Danohzhóníyee' 28 Dibé Yóó'ííyá 29 Tsídii Yázhí Hataa¬ 30 Á¬chíní Bit¬'ízí 31 Hwééldi Di Beenihoot'£n§ 32 Shilééch£™ Yázhí 33 Sammie Nidei'né 34 Jerry, Jerry 35 Deenists'aa' Bee Na'nishkaad (click for a sample of the 3 page lesson format with words and music) 36 Náázbah Bidibé 37 Ak'á Biyiin short sound sample of this 6 1/2 minute song