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Music of the Miskito Indians of Honduras and Nicaragua
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1981), 49 mins
Produced and recorded by David Blair Stiffler.

"First contacted from the outside world by Columbus on his fourth and final voyage in 1502, the Miskito Indians have been able to maintain their culture despite the influx of a variety of different races by absorbing and integrating newcomers into their society. Li...
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1981), 49 mins
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Music of the Tarascan Indians of Mexico: Music of Michoaca and Mestizo Country
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produced by Henrietta Yurchenco, 1916-2007 (Folkways Records, 1970), 47 mins
"When the first Spaniards arrived at Tzintzuntzán, the ancient Tarascan capital, they were entertained, so the worthy Spanish chroniclers of the 16th century tell us, with an all-night fiesta of dances and songs ‘sad enough to have risen from hell.’ And no wonder! It was no time for gaiety, for a dire fate...
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produced by Henrietta Yurchenco, 1916-2007 (Folkways Records, 1970), 47 mins
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Musical Traditions of St. Lucia, West Indies
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produced by Manfred Kremser, Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984 and Embert Charles (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 1 hour 10 mins
The rich and varied musical traditions of the Creole-speaking peoples of the Lesser Antilles islands are practically unknown outside the region. This album of the music of St. Lucia is an introduction to a rare and living musical heritage. Intricate and driving rhythms and moving melodies with French, English, a...
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produced by Manfred Kremser, Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984 and Embert Charles (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 1 hour 10 mins
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Palicour Indians of the Arucua River in Brazil
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1981), 25 mins
"The Palicuour of the Arawak family now living along the Oyapok river in two locations, one in French Guiana and the other in Brazil have become acculturated and integrated into the Creole-society. They still maintain and practice distinct cultural traits that make them unique from other indigenous peoples in Sou...
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1981), 25 mins
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The Pipil Indians of El Salvador
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1983), 40 mins
Produced and recorded by David Blair Stiffler.

"The Pipils are descendants of the Aztecs of Mexico and today are the last pure-blooded Indians living in the country of El Salvador. Aside from the Pipils there are few remnant groups of the Lenca, Pokoman, Chorti and Ulva who live throughout the country....In thi...
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1983), 40 mins
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Por Eso Luchamos
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(Paredon Records, 1985), 38 mins
Cutumay Camones took its name from a town located in the Santa Ana province, site of a pitched battle that took place seven days after the beginning of the FMLN’s offensive of January 10, 1981. The group was formed in May 1982, taking the name in homage to the example and sacrifice of those who died. Cutumay C...
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(Paredon Records, 1985), 38 mins
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Puerto Rico: Algo Se Quema Allá A Fuera! (Something Is Burning Out There!)
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(Paredon Records, 1975), 36 mins
"Through these songs we can see the pain, desperation, and courage, of we who are oppressed by this capitalist system. The oppressors have us in a strangle-hold, but they have not succeeded in shutting us up. But, we will not shut up! We will keep on singing, denouncing the physical and mental tortures that are...
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(Paredon Records, 1975), 36 mins
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Selk'nam (Ona) Chants of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
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produced by Anne MacKaye Chapman (Folkways Records, 1972), 1 hour 43 mins
"These records comprise 47 chants sung by the last true Indian of the Selk’nam (Ona) group, Lola Kiepja. The Selk’nam had no musical instruments. These chants are sung without any sort of accompaniment. The Selk’nam were the former inhabitants of the largest island of Tierra del Fuego which is located jus...
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produced by Anne MacKaye Chapman (Folkways Records, 1972), 1 hour 43 mins
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Spiritual Baptist Music of Trinidad
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produced by Stephen D. Glazier (Folkways Records, 1980), 34 mins
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produced by Stephen D. Glazier (Folkways Records, 1980), 34 mins
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Tengo Puerto Rico en Mi Corazón
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(Paredon Records, 1971), 41 mins
"I don’t want anyone to listen to this record until they’ve put some truths into their heads. Because without these truths, you can never really understand this record on anything that comes out of a patriot’s mouth. Puerto Rico is a colony of the United States. Not a colony in a vague definition applied...
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(Paredon Records, 1971), 41 mins
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