The rhythm of tradition: crafting and performing Pueblo music
In short: Step inside the Smithsonian's imagiNATIONS Activity Center for a workshop led by Greg Analla. Discover how traditional Pueblo designs, family histories, and handmade rattles converge to sustain Indigenous musical heritage.
In this workshop, Native American musician and artist Greg Analla (Isleta and Laguna Pueblo) demonstrates the process of creating rattles adorned with traditional Pueblo designs. Beyond the craft, the session serves as a gateway to broader Pueblo culture, weaving together personal family narratives with lessons on language, history, and community structures.
The experience culminates in a collective musical performance. After learning the fundamentals, participants use their newly crafted instruments to join Analla in performing a traditional Pueblo rain song.
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