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The Garland Handbook of Latin American Music
Part Three: Nations and Musical Traditions, Middle Latin America, Tarahumara
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Overview Tarahumara Inhabit Northwest Mexico (central and southern Chihuahua) Little acculturation despite frequent and increased contact with outsiders
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Musical Instruments Traditional Tarahumara instruments
Gourd container rattle (still in use), a drum, and musical bow European derived instruments (adapted by Tarahumara) guitar, violin, and possibly duct flute (as well as pipe-and-tabor combination)
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Musical Traditions Contexts and genres Mainly socio-religious
Blend indigenous and European ideas, beliefs include traditional and European derived ceremonies Ceremonies and rituals perpetuate and restore well-being of individual and/or community
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