Music is a huge part of the Huichol culture. Their music influences and
linked to their everyday lives. The Huichol people make their own
instruments out of the materials they have. Most Huichol musicians play the
guitar. They hand craft and custom make every guitar they have. Some of the
better musicians have actually made it bigger than just a tribal musician.
Music is traditionally used for all sorts of religious purposes, such
as playing during stories being told and before being sent on
the traditional peyote hunt.
Because the Huichol culture is starting to be
forgotten about, some groups of the Huichol musicians are starting to play
concerts, to spread and help people learn about the forgotten group. Some of
these groups have actually become so praised for their music, that they are
actually being put on tours all around Mexico. The Huichol people hope that this showing of their traditional music will help mainstream people become interested in the culture.
Here are some links to watch different types of Huichol music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRd5FXyz2cI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQBer8YEZA