Phillip Joe Plays Waila: Tohono O'Odham Dance Music creation stories Though virtually forgotten today

Though virtually forgotten today

thousands of Native Americans died under the federal government's auspices

Based on archaeological finds and scientific research

even laughter and mutual affection – are key to our shared futures here in North America

Together we venture to the edges of worlds waiting to be born

Phillip Joe Plays Waila: Tohono O'Odham Dance Music creation stories Though virtually forgotten todayThis lyrical and joyously illustrated bilingual book celebrates waila (why la) dance music, a blend of Polish, German, Mexican dance music unique to the Tohono O'odham Nation in southern Arizona. As explained by protagonist Philip Joe, "waila music really gets you moving." He learned as a child to play the multiple instruments that blend to create the fast moving, upbeat rhythms that are a part of every community piast (celebration) and continues to