Sau-ii' is condor in one of the San Diego
tribal languages, Tipai, Kumeyaay. Musically, Sau-ii' presently
consists of three California Tribal Men with extensive, rigorous
instruction in both traditional ethnomusicology and western musical
instruments. They are professional musicians.
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Alan Lechusza: Luiseno/Maidu, M.F.A.
U.C. Irvine (Composition/Woodwind Performance), Ph.D. cand. U.C.
San Diego.
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Roy Robinson, Cosoy Band of Kumeyaay:
Roy is one of the songwriters for Sau-ii'. He studied Afro-Cuban
styles with West Africa Master Drummers and his use of Bells,
Shakers, and Ocean Gourds brings percussive sparkle.
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Victor Peralta (Deceased), Chumash, since the
1950's focused on woodwind instruments. He has performed with Tim
Flannery, Matt Manning, and Cynthia Fawneagle.
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Each has performed and recorded CDs, with
various groups throughout the California Southland. Alan Lechusza, for
example: Quartetto Nuevo, Christopher Adler Trio, Radius, AMH Trio, The
Michael Vlatkovich Ensembles, The Vinny Golia Large Ensemble, Forward
Funk, Jagratti, The World Reform Orchestra, Trio Consensus.
Sau-ii', Native American sounds
are the beautiful voices of our
Mother, the living
Earth. |
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