Welcome!
“Mabrika”!
“Bienvenida”!
“Bienvenue”!
“Bem-vindo”!
“Noble Taino Village of the Creator’s Children and People”
— YAYA GUAILI ARA TAINO YUKAYEKE
"TRIBAL STATEMENT OF BEING: The YA'YA GUAILI ARA TAINO YUKAYEKE (Noble Taino Village of the Creator's Children and People) centrally located in Bronx NY is a tribal band of descendants of the Taino Native American Indians of the Caribbean Islands and territories of throughout the world. We are composed of Taino families and individuals who are descended from Lokono, Igneris, Guanahatabey, Siboney and other Taino and Arawak tribes, families and individuals. We are dedicated to continuing, preserving and reviving the legacy of our tribal bloodlines, way of life and ancestral culture through music, dance, art, gatherings, storytelling, DNA research, and more.
ORIGINAL FLAG (ELDERS FLAG)
NEW FLAG (NABORIA COMMONER FLAG)
BORIKEN - PUERTO RICO CHAPTER FLAG
7 Feathers - Taino Nations
Tribal Colors
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Blue
Represents the waters that our ancestors crossed to arrive in the Caribbean and the sky where the creator lives.
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Red
Represents the spilled blood, sacrifice made by our ancestors and the Earth.
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Yellow
Represents the sun that nurtures our people.
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Green
Represents Mother nature, Medicine and the Earth.
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Brown
Represents the people.
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Black
Represents the struggle endured by our ancestors.
Taino Music.
The following are songs that are inspired by our Taino ancestors. Some songs have a traditional flavor, some contemporary, some a mixture of both, some with three language translations and mixtures of Taino, Spanish and American English., some with Caribbean and Afro Caribbean flavor, some wirh Campo flavor and some with city urban Hip Hop feel, some with peace and some with Guazabara warrior revolution spirit, But all with the inspiration of our Taino Arawak Ancestors presented here with love and respect.
All songs written, composed and performed by members of Taino band Guamo Taino Voices and are © Copyright 2001 Jose Tureycu Lopez and Anya Acuwei Lopez and all rights reserved. No offense is intended by any music and or lyrics.
Music and vocals samples pending. ENJOY!