Now we come to the most familiar form of O’odham music — waila. The word means both this genre of music and “polka.” Modern waila is almost exclusively instrumental dance music, and is usually played ...

Angelo Joaquin Jr. wasn't sure how many people would attend the first Arizona Historical Society-sponsored Waila Festival. In 1989, the concept of holding a major event celebrating the food, culture, ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Desert Diamond Casino and the Tohono O'odom Nation would like to invite you to celebrate the 5th Annual Waila Celebration featuring Tohono O'odom Waila music, food, and arts and ...

In honor of Native American Recognition Days, the Deer Valley Rock Art Center will host the American Indian Heritage Festival, which includes a free day at the museum full of traditional art, music, ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — Looking for something to do on the 4th of July with the whole family? The MSA Annex in the Merdcado District on the westside is having an Independence Day celebration. Gertie and the T ...