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Tree of Life: Árbol de la vida – Yutu tata
World · 2000 · 12 tracks

Tree of Life: Árbol de la vida – Yutu tata

Lila Downs

A haunting, minimalist excavation of Mixtec mythology. Lila Downs uses her three-octave range to bridge ancient indigenous chants with sparse, atmospheric folk.

September 12, 2000 · Narada World

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A profound and ancient spiritual journey that feels both grounded in the soil and reaching for the heavens.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
02
Nueve viento
4:46
03
Arenita azul
2:50
04
La iguana
3:06
05
Yunu yucu ninu
3:29
06
Xquenda
5:05
07
Nueve hierba
3:36
08
Tres pedernal
5:16
09
Luna
3:38
10
Semilla de piedra
4:25
11
Árbol de la vida
5:55
12
Icnocuicatl
3:16
13
Uno muerte
3:05
Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from bird-like whistles to a deep operatic chest voice in the opening tracks
the haunting use of a conch shell that seems to vibrate through the floorboards
the stark and chilling repetition of the death-themed chants on the final track
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