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Traditional Music of Peru, Vol. 7: The Lima Highlands

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Traditional Music of Peru, Vol. 7: The Lima Highlands
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The communities of the Lima Highlands narrate history, protect social and cultural stability, and observe tradition through ceremonial music, theater, and dance. The musicians of the region employ a unique combination of traditional Peruvian instruments that includes cane flutes, harps, and tinya drums alongside guitars, violins, brass instruments, and more. The twenty-five field recordings featured here offer an intensely honest glimpse into the most meaningful aspects of the lives of the people of the Lima Highlands. Liner notes in English and Spanish. 24-page booklet with photos. 49 minutes.

Las comunidades de los altos de Lima narran la historia, protegen la estabilidad social y cultural, y observan la tradición a través de la música ceremonial, el teatro y la danza. Los músicos de la región usan una combinación única de instrumentos tradicionales peruanos que incluyen quenas, arpas y tambores tinya, acompañados por guitarras, violines, instrumentos de viento y más. Las veinticinco grabaciones de campo presentadas aquí ofrecen un vistazo intensamente fiel de los aspectos más significativos de la vida de la gente de los altos de Lima. Notas en inglés y español, folleto de 24 páginas, fotos, 49 minutos.


Track Listing

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Caballero Hilario Urbano Ávila 1:27
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Waclacha Eufemia Jiménez Calixto de Bautista 2:18
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La vaquerita (The cowgirl) Musicians from Brootherhood of the Cross of Huamantanga 2:17
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Herranza Mariano Laymito Alberco and Nelly Sánchez 1:11
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Corrida Mariano Laymito Alberco 0:41
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Hualina Mayoralas of the community of Kuraka 2:03
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Michicuykunki Eufemia Jiménez Calixto de Bautista 1:54
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Paloma n/a 2:44
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Pisqueras Pisqueras of Lachaqui 1:12
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Huari Mariano Laymito Alberco and Nelly Sánchez 2:39
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Pastora n/a 1:56
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Curcu Los Caminantes de Tupicocha 1:26
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Curcucha Hilario Urbano Ávila 1:33
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Abuelito n/a 2:51
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Negro Unión Juventud 3:21
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Negro de Lachaqui n/a 1:30
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Matachín n/a 1:25
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Chuncha n/a 2:57
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Huanca Arcadio Santiesteban and four huanca dancers 3:28
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Contradanza n/a 3:02
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El Ave María del Rosario: Cristiano (The Ave María del Rosario: Christian) Members of the barrio of Shihual 0:34
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El Ave María del Rosario: Moró (The Ave María del Rosario: Moorish) n/a 1:32
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Palla Fortunato Ayala 1:37
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Inga Los Héroes de la Breña 2:34
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La Invención (The drama) Ingas of San Pedro de Casta, accompanied by harp and violin 0:43

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40450

Year(s) Released

2001

Recording Date(s)

1993-1995

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Series

Traditional Music of Peru Series

Genre(s)

Latin; World

Country(s)

Peru

Instrument(s)

Bell; Brass band; Cacho; Chirisuya; Dance band; Drum; Flauta de pico; Folk ensemble; Guitar; Harp; Mandolin; Quena; Tinya; Violin; Vocals; Vocals, group

Language(s)

Quechua (Runasimi); Spanish

Credit(s)

Center for Andean Ethnomusicology of the Riva-Agüero Institute of the Catholic University of Peru - Partner Organization
 Raúl R. Romero - Compiler
 Manuel P. Ráez - Liner Notes
 Jonathan Ritter - Translator
 Pete Reiniger - Mastering Engineer
 Visual Dialogue - Designer
Download Liner Notes