Did you know that... The Cahuilla indians commemorated their original migration into their homes in Southern California by singing the "Birdsong cycle?" Paloyoloyo is a part of this cycle, a song of celebration and remembrance written more than four hundred years ago. Originally, rattles were used as accompaniment, but by the mission era, they had adopted the drums used by other nearby tribes. If you have RealAudio, you can hear what it would have sounded like. You can also order our Mission Music CD, with this song and many other authentic California Mission songs on it.