Robert Mirabal’s “Tsel-mo-ah“ or Butterfly Song

This beautiful ttraditional melody from Jemez Pueblo in Northern New Mexico was arranged by Robert’s brother, Patrick Shendo Mirabal, who sings lead vocal. Butterfly Song or “Tsel-mo-ah,“ is from a social dance for children, with some extra lyrics added by Robert... “Butterfly said, I am the keeper of the songs of healing; Butterfly said, I am the keeper of the songs of changing mother; Butterfly said, I am the keeper of the songs of true love and faith.“ Dance my brothers, dance by sisters,
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