Music from the Andes

I'm currently enrolled in a Colonial Latin America history course at my university, which has of course led me to find some music from the region. While I was already passingly familiar with some Latin American music (primarily cumbia), a YouTube search revealed a fascinating find from the Andes Mountains region. Allow me to introduce you to Ynka Huasy.

"Original Music from the Andes, Vol. 4" by this enormously talented group has become frequent listening for me, often accompanying my studies of the region. The album features a mix of traditional melodies and soaring vocals based around the smooth fluttering of traditional pan pipes. There is a steady balance between instrumental pieces and the wonderful vocal pieces that astonish with their strong, sweeping harmonies.

I wish I could say more about this group, but unfortunately I've been unable to find any information online. To this end I ask any readers with more information about this wonderful music and its creators to contact me, either in the comments or by email at vincentzhaboka@gmail.com.

Below is one of the more outstanding cuts from the album, my personal favorite "Te Marchaste." You can listen to the rest of the album here.

Thanks for stopping by! And remember to keep your earbuds in and your mind open!