Music Of Peru / Various Music Of Peru / Various CD

Before the arrival of the Spaniards in Peru during the sixteenth century, the Aymara Indians had a rich musical tradition of flutes, whistles, and panpipes. However, the conquistadors introduced a new element to this music when they brought the stringed instrument to the Andean region. This collection of Peruvian folk music showcases a well cultivated musical tradition and the adaptation of European instruments to suit the needs of the colonized as demonstrated by the charango - a smaller mandolin with traditional Aymara tuning.

1. Arza Huamanguina (Mestizo Marinera Ayacuchana) 2. Pajarillo Cautivo (Mestizo Yaravi) 3. Achachau (Mestizo Huayno) 4. La Palizada (Mestizo Vals Criollo) 5. Munahuanqui (Quechua Huayno) 6. Sonccuiman (Quechua Yaravi) 7. Los Jilacatas (Aymara Dance) 8. Collaguas (Aymara Dance) 9. Chunguinada (Mestizo Dance) 10. Torovelakuy (Mestizo Toril) 11. Wakrapukara (Quechua Dance)