Modern Mayan: The Indian Music of Chiapas, Mexico - Vol. 1

"The music of the indigenous people of the southern Mexican state of Chiapas reflects many varied influences, past and present. These people are subsistence farmers, with shepherding, cattle raising, hunting and handicrafts as secondary occupations. The four languages spoken hereTzoztil, Tzeltal, Chol, and Tojolabalall share their basic Mayan roots with both Aztec and Spanish borrowings. Ritual, social, and religious expression are viewed as one concept by these people..."
Richard Anderson
"La música de los pueblos indígenas del estado mexicano de Chiapas refleja una gran variedad de influencias pasadas y presentes. Estos son pueblos de agricultores de subsistencia, para quienes el pastoreo, la cría de ganado, la cacería y la artesanía son ocupaciones secundarias. En esta región se hablan cuatro lenguas indígenas:Tzoztil, Tzeltal, Chol, y Tojolabal, todas ellas comparten unas raíces comunes mayas y toman elementos prestados del azteca [náhuatl] y el español. Para estas gentes lo ritual, lo social y lo religioso son expresiones de un único concepto..."
Richard Anderson
Track Listing
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Todos Santos, Chamula | Chamula guitarists, young Chamula woman | 1:46 | |
102
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Trumpet Choir, Carranza | Carranza trumpet choir with three trumpets, large and small drum | 2:46 | |
103
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String Quartet, Carranza | Carranza string quartet with two guitars, violin, and harp | 3:56 | |
104
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String Trio and Vocal, Zinnacantan | Zinnacantan string trio, three singers | 8:28 | |
105
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Tiger Stone Song, Zinnacantan | Zinnacantan guitarist, violinist, drummers | 0:43 | |
106
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Song of Peace, Chalchiuitan | Chalchiuitan violinist, guitarist, singers | 1:54 | |
107
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New Years Prayer, Chalchiuitan | Two Chalchiuitan men praying | 1:44 | |
108
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Drums and Flute, Huistan | Three Huistan drummers, flutist | 3:06 | |
201
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Ladies Dance, Tenejapa | Tenejapa violinist, bass guitarist | 4:08 | |
202
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Catarina Sone, Majosic / Bull Dance, Majosic | Majosic musicians, drummers, singers | 2:36 | |
203
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Kosh, Kosh Avakan Kanan Chi, Tenango | Tenango guitarist, violinist, singers | 3:56 | |
204
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Flute and Drum, Tenango | Guacitepec flutist, drummer, mandolin player, guitarist | 2:53 | |
205
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Majestic, Petalcingo | Two Petalcingo guitarists, violinist | 3:24 | |
206
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Good Friday Service, Tila / Carneval, Tila | Two Chol drummers, flutist | 3:30 | |
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Señor de Tila, Tila | Two Chol guitarists, violinist | 2:22 |