Tag: fredrica
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Yootay Singers
Our (Mahantucket Pequot) tribal community’s traditional drum group is called the Yootay Singers (pronounced “you tie”), which means “here” in our Pequot language, and reflects our focus upon meeting our community’s cultural needs. Our drum group includes 6 to 12 traditional singers who sit around a circular drum that measures 25 to 30 inches in…
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Fredrica Antonio
Born in September 1968, Frederica Antonio is the daughter of Earl and Florina Vallo. It was her mother-in-law, Mildred Antonio, who taught her how to make pottery.
