Phillip Joe Plays Waila: Tohono O'Odham Dance Music astronomy Julie Niemi

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Phillip Joe Plays Waila: Tohono O'Odham Dance Music astronomy Julie NiemiThis 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