The pirekua, singing of Purhepechas

This is a traditional song performed by men and women of indigenous P'urhépecha of Michoacán, with a mix of African, European and Amerindian influences. Interpreters pirueka, called pirériechas noted for their creativity and their interpretations of old songs that has been passed down from generation to generation is not only a cultural expression that remains now alive, but also constitutes a hallmark of identity and a means of communication for more hundred thousand P'urhépecha.