Twenty-two Indigenous dancers move as one in a circle with a man dancing in the middle. They call him “el general.” Lazaro Arvizu has dedicated his life to promoting Danza Azteca, a spiritual ...

In a country known for its vibrant cultural tapestry, Mexico’s identity is as diverse as its people. Among the many threads that make up this fabric, the Afro-descendant populations played a ...

Mexican American families are gathering to honor their ancestors with altars, marigolds and sugar skulls on Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead.

Cheyenne’s annual Día de los Muertos city-wide celebration is back and bigger than ever, with celebrations having already begun in the capital city. Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday ...

BailaMe Academy dancers wait to take the stage for their performance during a Dia de los Muertos Family Day celebration at ...

Vol. 66, No. 3, Constructing Meaningful Dialogue on Difference: Feminism and Postmodernism in Anthropology and the Academy. Part 2 (Jul., 1993), pp. 149-158 (10 pages) This article examines the danza ...