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Traditional Music of Peru

Various Artists
Traditional Music of Peru

In contrast to the melodies of the Mayan region, which field recordist Samuel Marti describes as “martial and solemn,” the music of the Incas is “nostalgic and gay.” Selections on Traditional Music of Peru include the music and dances of the Chunchus and Qollas, a pampa hash ceremonial dance, and music from the island of Taquile. Panpipes and wooden flutes are featured prominently. Liner notes include a brief introduction and track notes written by Samuel Marti along with pictures.

EN ESPAÑOL

En contraste con las melodías de la región maya, cuyo grabador de campo Samuel Martí describe como ”marcial y solemne,“ la música de los Incas es ”nostálgica y alegre.“ Las selecciones de Música Tradicional de Perú incluyen la música y danzas del Chunchus y Qollas, una danza ceremonial hash de la pampa y la música de la isla de Taquile.

Zampoñas y flautas de madera son presentadas de manera prominente. Las notas incluyen una breve introducción y notas escritas de Samuel Martí, junto con imágenes.

Track Listing

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Piro men, Urubamba River region
00:48
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102
Bora musicians
01:14
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103
Chunchus musicians playing quena and drum
01:50
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104
Chunchus musicians playing quena, violin, charango
02:26
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105
Singers accompanied by quena, violin, charango
04:37
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106
Villagers playing quena, drums, conch shell trumpet
02:57
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107
Musicians, dancers, and singers, Canas, Cuzco
04:33
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108
Shepherd boy from Huancalli, Cuzco
00:57
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109
Men of Pisac, Cuzco
00:34
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110
Flute ensemble from the island of Taquile accompanied by drums
04:13
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201
Flute ensemble from Tacquile Island
01:49
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202
Musicians during T'inka ceremony
01:22
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203
Panpipe ensemble from Titicaca region
02:43
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204
Panpipe ensemble from Huaraya, Puno
01:45
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205
Mestizo musicians
02:49
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206
Mestizo musicians
02:40
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207
Mestizo musicians
01:13
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208
Knife-grinder playing flute, Lima
04:06
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209
Musicians during T'inka ceremony
00:24
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210
Musicians from Icho, Puno
02:21
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211
Musicians from Icho, Puno
01:20
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212
Musicians from Icho, Puno
01:38