The steady rhythm of gourd rattles and the layered voices of men and boys will fill the gymnasium as women and girls move in unison during Singing the Birds, the bird song and dance festival hosted by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians on Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Palm Springs High School, 2401 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. The event also includes a Native American market with craft and food vendors. The event is open to everyone, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California and the Southwest will perform throughout the day alongside a Native American Market and food vendors, welcoming the public to share in the tradition.