¡Así Kotama! The Flutes of Otavalo, Ecuador
Hatun Kotama Escuela de Flauta
¡Así Kotama! The Flutes of Otavalo, Ecuador features an Andean indigenous flute tradition unlike any other. It is the soundtrack of a success story that defies globalization, steers tradition in a new direction, and revitalizes a musical practice that was once considered obsolete. The joyful, multigenerational Kichwa flutists of Kotama village in the historic municipality of Otavalo play, chant, and dance their way into a future that upholds their deepest values and customs. 62 minutes, 40-page booklet with bilingual notes and photos.This album is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Tradiciones/Traditions Series of Latino music albums, produced with support by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Release Info
Catalog Number
SFW40564
Year(s) Released
2013
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Recording Era(s)
Credit(s)
Jessie M. Vallejo - Producer, Liner Notes, Photographer
Patricio Maldonado - Producer
Daniel E. Sheehy - Producer, Photographer
Pete Reiniger - Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Santiago Chicaiza - Engineer
Cristina Altamira - Translator
Jacob Love - Editor
Galen Lawson - Designer
Patricio Maldonado - Producer
Daniel E. Sheehy - Producer, Photographer
Pete Reiniger - Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Santiago Chicaiza - Engineer
Cristina Altamira - Translator
Jacob Love - Editor
Galen Lawson - Designer
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