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La Tortuga, which translates as "The Turtle," is a traditional song from the Mexican isthmus of Tehuantepec. It is sung in the Zapotec language and describes one of the main activities of the Huave people, an indigenous group from the Oaxaca region of Mexico: the harvesting of turtle eggs. Traditionally, the song is performed to accompany a dance in festivities such as weddings. In these cases, the dance is performed by a couple whose movements symbolize courtship and fertility. "Ay, Ay turtle," says the song, "how nice it is. Better still cooked in a hot mole (a typical Mexican dish prepared with a blend of unsweetened chocolate and hot peppers). Better still grilled in the oven. How good if I were to eat it today!" Jaramar, who is named for the Mexican Huichol goddess of the sea, is planning a full album with songs in the Purapecha language.