Obsidian Butterfly refers to one of many female deities in the Aztec culture associated with the Earth and its fertility. The music on this recording was created in celebration of the various splendors of the Earth, including scenic landscapes and ancient ruins. Alice Gomez, Madalyn Blanchett, and Marilyn Rife weave the melodic sounds of ancient flutes with a multitude of exotic percussion instruments to evoke the lore and mystery of Native peoples of the Americas.