The Garland Handbook of Latin American Music Part Three: Nations and Musical Traditions, Middle Latin America, Tarahumara
Overview Tarahumara Inhabit Northwest Mexico (central and southern Chihuahua) Little acculturation despite frequent and increased contact with outsiders
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)
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