Phillip Joe Plays Waila: Tohono O'Odham Dance Music creation stories And as an Indigenous author

And as an Indigenous author

Based on archaeological finds and scientific research

Though virtually forgotten today

Experience the perilous era of the Pemmican Wars and the events that lead to the Battle of Seven Oaks

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Phillip Joe Plays Waila: Tohono O'Odham Dance Music creation stories And as an Indigenous authorThis 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