Waila! Making the People Happy

Waila, the contemporary dance music of southern Arizona's tribal communities, is often called "chicken scratch." Played at tribal functions, this fun, lively music offers relief from the hardships of reservation life. Waila! Making the People Happy explores the history of the music and looks at the Joaquin's, a family of musicians, and their journey from a remote tribal village to performing at Carnegie Hall.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
30 mins
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Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
30 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 1, 2009
Season
2009
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Documentary

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Waila, the contemporary dance music of southern Arizona's tribal communities, is often called "chicken scratch." Played at tribal functions, this fun, lively music offers relief from the hardships of reservation life. Waila! Making the People Happy explores the history of the music and looks at the Joaquin's, a family of musicians, and their journey from a remote tribal village to performing at Carnegie Hall.

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Japanese

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