Description
Title: Modern Mayan: Chiapas 1 / Various
Artist: Various Artists
Label: Folkways Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093070437722
Genre: International, Native American
Release Date: 2012-05-30
Number of Discs: 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 here-Tzoztil, Tzeltal, Chol, and Tojolabal-all 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.
Tracks:
1.1 Todos Santos, Chamula
1.2 Trumpet Choir, Carranza
1.3 String Quartet, Carranza
1.4 String Trio and Vocal, Zinnacantan
1.5 Tiger Stone Song, Zinnacantan
1.6 Song of Peace, Chalchiuitan
1.7 New Years Prayer, Chalchiuitan
1.8 Drums and Flute, Huistan
1.9 Ladies Dance, Tenejapa
1.10 Catarina Sone, Majosic / Bull Dance, Majosic
1.11 Kosh, Kosh Avakan Kanan Chi, Tenango
1.12 Flute and Drum, Tenango
1.13 Majestic, Petalcingo
1.14 Good Friday Service, Tila / Carneval, Tila
1.15 Se?Or de Tila, Tila
