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FLORES DE SANTA MARIA
(traditional)

HOMENAJE DE LAS HERMANAS PULIDO
Songs from Michoacan
sung in Purepecha


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These songs were originally recorded by
LAS HERMANAS PULIDOs from the
State of Michoacan

The original recordings were done by 3 sisters and 2 female
relatives
Some of the songs have musical accompaniment and some are sung we chose to focus on the accapella versions

We recently did 2 of these compositions for a benefit concert and 3 of the cooks in the kitchen came out singing the songs and sharing with us that they never thought they would be hearing songs sung from their childhood in Los Angeles.


Pirekua is a traditional music of the indigenous P’urhépecha communities of the State of Michoacán, Mexico, sung by both men and women.

Its diverse mix of styles draws on African, European and indigenous American origins, with regional variations identified in 30 of the 165 P’urhépecha communities. A Pirekua, which is generally sung with a gentle rhythm, may also be presented in non-vocal styles using different beats such as sones (3/8 time) and abajeños (6/8 time).
Pirekua can be sung solo, in duets or trios, or accompanied by choral groups, string orchestras and mixed orchestras (with wind instruments). Pirériecha (Pirekua singers and interpreters) are renowned for their creativity and interpretations of older songs. Lyrics cover a wide range of themes from historical events to religion, social and political thought and love and courtship, making extensive use of symbolism. Pirekua acts as an effective medium of dialogue between the P’urhépecha families and communities that practise it, helping to establish and reinforce bonds. Pirériechas also act as social mediators, using songs to express sentiments and communicate events of importance to the P’urhépecha communities. Pirekua has traditionally been transmitted orally from generation to generation, maintaining its currency as a living expression, marker of identity and means of artistic communication for more than a hundred thousand P’urhépecha people.


ich.unesco.org/en/RL/pirekua-traditional-song-of-the-purhpecha-00398