American Indian Culture and Research Journal

INTRODUCTION Peter Garcia, Kwa-Phade (Passing Rain) was born in Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo), one of twelve brothers. From an early age he learned music from his father, Jose Antonio Garcia, Kaa-Tse (White Leaf) and participated in the ceremonial life of his community. He is a member of the Sawipingeh, the group of lead singers and religious elders at San Juan Pueblo responsible for the performance of traditional Tewa ceremonial dances. With the Garcia Brothers, leaders in the Pueblo cultural revival since 1950, he has made many recordings on labels such as Indian House, New World Records, Tribal Music International, and Music of the World. His compositions have been performed at many institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution; the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center in Albuquerque; the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe; Colorado College; the University of California, Los Angeles; and also in Spain and Canada.