Yaqui Ritual & Festive Songs / Various Yaqui Ritual & Festive Songs / Various CD

Through centuries of persecution, the Yaquis of northwestern Mexico and southern Arizona have strived to preserve their homelands and culture. Much of Yaqui culture centers around the colorful songs and dances of their religious fiestas. Performed on both indigenous and Spanish instruments along with voice, this recording of the many unique Yaqui musical traditions provides a glimpse into the rich pageantry of the Yaqui way of life.

1. Pascola Dance: Cuera Mohelam (Old Music Strings) 2. Pascola Dance: Cama Guiloham (Squash Vine) 3. Pascola Dance: Mamna Cialim (Green Spinach) 4. Matachini Dance: San Francisco 5. Matachini Dance: Santa Teresa 6. Matachini Dance: La Guadalupana 7. Deer Dance: Tosay Hwilit (White Bird) and Taciovakok (A Medical Herb) 8. Deer Dance: Yoko Muhu (Speckled Owl) and Bali Jekan (Fresh Air) 9. Deer Dance: Tukahaniw (Night Earth) and Chepa Muchicawi (Josephine's Turtle Mountain) 10. Folk Songs: Juanita Baquero (Juanita the Cowboy) 11. Folk Songs: Katchan Ne Juni Su Tekut Jiobe (I'm Not a Squirrel) 12. Folk Songs: Masiaca Pueblo (Dawn Pueblo)