yuman music is the music of yumans, a group of native american tribes from what is now southern california and baja california. they include paipai, havasupai, yavapai, walapai, mohave, quechan. maricopa, tipai-ipai, cocopa, and kiliwa people. folk songs in yuma culture are said to be given to a person while dreaming. many individuals who are in emotional distress go to a secluded area for a few weeks, there to receive new songs.