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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 Quollas, 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 Quollas, 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 Conversation Members of the Piro tribe 00:48
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102
Bora Tree-Trunk Drums Bora musicians 01:14
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103
Chunchus Pasacalle Chuncus musicians 01:50
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Chunchus Tune Chuncus musicians 02:26
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105
Collas Dance Music Musicians playing the Andean notched flute 04:37
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106
Collas Dance Music (cont.) Villagers of Cacas 02:57
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107
Pampa Hash Ceremonial Dance Villagers of Cacas 04:33
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108
Music of the Quene Shepherd boy from Huancalli, Cuzco 00:57
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109
Conch Shells Men of Pisac 00:34
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Invocation Musicians from Island of Tacquile 04:13
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Carnival Music T'inka musicians 01:49
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203
Wayno Music Ensemble from Titicaca 01:22
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204
Kacarpari Musicians from Huaraya 02:43
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205
Wayno: Recuerdos de Calahuyo Mestizos musicians 01:45
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206
Wayno: La Rosa y la Espina Mestizos musicians 02:49
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Wayno: Lilac Pangara Mestizos musicians 02:40
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208
Flute Street musicians of Lima 04:06
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Carnival Music Ensemble 00:24
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210
Kasarasiri Musicians from Icho, Puno 02:21
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Wayno Music Musicians from Icho, Puno 01:20
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Kacarpari Musicians from Huaraya 01:38
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Unknown n/a 01:13