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Pirekua



The pirekua music is indigenous music of the P'urhépecha communities performed by both men and women in Michoacán, Mexico.

The pirekua word refers to a song in the purépecha language and is usually sung in either this native language or in Spanish, although some often mix the two, and many others are interpreted instrumentally. The genre of pirekua is known for its noble, nostalgic, and sentimental characteristics. Some of the regions where it is grown are Quinceo, Zacán, San Lorenzo, Comachuen, Nurio, Cherán, Ichan, and Angahuan. Though not well known elsewhere in Mexico, Purépecha culture is a prominent feature of Michoacan, mistakenly called Tarascans by Aztec enemies and then by Spanish conquistadors.

With diverse styles that incorporate African, European, and indigenous American elements, 30 of the 165 communities of the P'urhépecha have regional variations. Pirekuas may be sung in a soft rhythm or presented in non-vocal styles, such as sones (3/8 time) or abajenos (6/8 time). The Pirekua can be performed by a soloist, a duo, or a trio, but in most cases, one or two male voices sing, or they can also be female or mixed, accompanied by a sixth guitar, double bass, violin, or harp. The son abajeno is recorded with fewer instruments, but the instrumentation can sometimes be the same, especially when a group combines both nationalities.

The Pirériecha (Pirekua singers and interpreters) are world-renowned for the creativity and inventiveness with which they interpret older songs. The singers have been learning lyrics that are symbolic of various topics. Its lyrics feature a wide range of themes from historical events to religion, social and political thought, and love and courtship, using symbolism liberally.

In other words, Pirekua serves as a powerful tool for establishing and strengthening bonds between members of the P'urhépecha community and their families. A Pirériecha also acts as a social mediator, expressing the sentiments of P'urhépecha communities and communicating important events. Pirekua has traditionally been passed on orally from generation to generation, continuing to be a means of artistic communication, a living expression, and a marker of identity for over a hundred thousand P'urhépecha people.

However, music is a common language that is used in pirékua, and it is a means of fostering dialogue between the various Purépecha communities that practice the traditional language. In this sense, the pirékuas have a big value for their contributions and are very high in retaining harmony and a sense of belonging among the various Purépecha communities they practice up to these days.


References

(https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/pirekua-traditional-song-of-the-purhpecha-00398) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirekua) (https://es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Pirekua?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=id&_x_tr_pto=sc) (https://www-cityexpress-com.translate.goog/blog/la-pirekua-canto-tradicional-purepechas-patrimonio-humanidad?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=id&_x_tr_pto=sc)


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