1. The Garland Handbook of Latin American Music
Part Three: Nations and Musical Traditions, Middle Latin America, Tarahumara

2. Overview
Tarahumara
Inhabit Northwest Mexico (central and southern Chihuahua)
Little acculturation despite frequent and increased contact with outsiders

3. 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)

4. 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