Central American Songs [CF:PP349]

The poems in this work come directly from the struggles for freedom and integrity found in many Central American countries, and reflect the lives of women caught up in these events. Movement I, The Woman of the Huipil is based on "The Word" by Celina Garcia. Movement II, Remedies is based on a poem by Virginia Grutter ; translated by Janet Rodney. Movement III, Prayer for a son disappeared is based on a poem by Maria Perez Tzu ; transcribed from Mayan and translated by Ambar Past. -K. Hoover