Native Music Of Northwest Mexico

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2010)
• Original Release Date: May 19, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Canyon Records
• ASIN: B000006NRR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,397 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The music of the Native groups of northwest Mexico is a curious blend of both indigenous and Spanish traditions. This special recording showcases the musical traditions of three Native groups of northwest Mexico: the Tarahumara, the Mayo, and the Warihio. Utilizing instrumentation such as flute, drums, rasps, violins and vocals, this rare and beautiful recording captures the eclectic sound of Native Mexico's vibrant cultural heritage.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Music, but a Shallow sample, February 22, 2006

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M. Padro "Anthro geek" (Salt Lake CIty) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Native Music Of Northwest Mexico (Audio CD)

After spending three years working as an Ethnobotanist among the Tarahumara I can honestly say that as far as the Matachine music samples are concerned this is a very good product. However, there is only one song from the Mayo, and none from the Tepehuan, the Huichol, the Seri, the Yaqui, and many other tribes that live in Northwest Mexico. A more appropriate title would have been: Native Music from the Sierra Tarahumara region, or Native Music from the Sierra Madre Occidental. For this reason I am giving this item a four star rating. However it is a must buy for anyone interested in the music or anthropology of the area, and it is pleasant to listen to o as well