Chatino communities inhabit parts of Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur and coastal region, with distinct linguistic varieties and local histories. Bands, songs, and festive repertoires may take part in religious and community celebrations, although their uses vary by place and occasion. This category gathers documents identified with Chatino communities and helps explore their connections with Oaxaca’s wider musical environment. To interpret each item, distinguish recording location from the performers’ place of origin, and consult language, date, instrumentation, and performance context when documented. Regional proximity alone is not enough to assign a specific tradition to a community.