Chile: Hispano-Chilean Metisse Traditional Music

The traditional music of Chile is a vibrant and distinctive fusion of Spanish and indigenous cultures. This recording features music that falls into two functional categories: ceremonial and entertainment. Included are the music of cueca, the national dance of Chile, and a tonada, an example of an important style of Chilean singing, as well as examples of traditional regional music and dance: “Song of the Alfereces” (color-bearers) and “Dances of the Chinos” (servants of the divinities and saints). Performers employ voice and musical instruments ranging from European and native guitars to pifilca, the pre-Columbian flute. Liner notes include detailed analysis of each track and its significance within Chilean culture.

Track Listing

101	Song of the Alféreces and Dances of the Chinos	Guillermo Villalon, Oscar Villaon Vicencio	14:40
102	Canto a lo Pueta / Versos por Historia	Manuel and Eduardo Ulloa	09:07
103	Danza	Daniel Hidalgo, Manuel Hidalgo	05:05
104	Lanchas	Daniel Hidalgo, Manuel Hidalgo	05:26
105	Cueca	Olga Guzman, Juan Negrete	04:38
106	Song of Delgadina	Gabriela Pizzaro	05:18
107	Tonada	Graciela and Olga Freire	03:38