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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. Album Tracks 1. Todos Santos, Chamula 2. Trumpet Choir, Carranza 3. String Quartet, Carranza 4. String Trio and Vocal, Zinnacantan 5. Tiger Stone Song, Zinnacantan 6. Song of Peace, Chalchiuitan 7. New Years Prayer, Chalchiuitan 8. Drums and Flute, Huistan 9. Ladies Dance, Tenejapa 10. Catarina Sone, Majosic / Bull Dance, Majosic 11. Kosh, Kosh Avakan Kanan Chi, Tenango 12. Flute and Drum, Tenango 13. Majestic, Petalcingo 14. Good Friday Service, Tila / Carneval, Tila 15. Se?Or de Tila, Tila
