Apache - Oh Wah

Cajun Fiddle

Anthony Belvado and the Apache Fiddle Tradition

Apache & Yaqui makers preserve musical heritage with agave fiddles, rattles & drums

Agave plants, traditional techniques, and a passion for preserving heritage – these are the ingredients that Apache fiddle maker Anthony Belvado and Yaqui craftsman Alex Maldonado use to create their musical instruments. For Anthony, it's all about passing down the craft to younger generations. He carefully selects different parts of the agave plant to create fiddles with distinct sounds, each one carrying a piece of his culture's history. By sharing his knowledge and the deep respect for the in