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Music of the Andes

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This is an outstanding selection of songs from some of the best artists of this genre. The songs by Inti-illimani are excellent, with their characteristically unique, yet traditional, arrangements. The other artists were new to me, but give a broad range of musical styles, all very professionally performed and recorded. All of the music has a very traditional base and sound (not like some of the cheesy recordings you find in the mall). The liner notes provide and informative history of each of the groups.

If you are looking for a good starter album of South American music, this is it. Absolutely no complaints with this purchase!!

This type of music is so unique and beautiful that it makes a great addition to any CD music collection in my opinion. Pre-Colombian wind instruments aren't normally incorporated into other music, except for rare instances. Even when they are, they are usually Americanized by being made more upbeat than the genuine article.

This CD includes many beautiful songs including Flight of the Condor. But unlike the versions most of us grew up with, this authentic music is far more haunting and less upbeat. That makes it a bit more complex but no less beautiful.

All the wellknown titles are there. Excellently performed. This music really makes you happy. Well worth buying it.

La selección de este disco, es una fantástica oportunidad de conocer sobre los logros de creación de la Nueva Canción Chilena. Inti Illimani participa con HUAJRA, un tema de Atahualpa Yupanqui, instrumental precioso grabado en 1970, y reditado en discos posteriores. Los temas PAPEL DE PLATA, SUBIDA, FIESTA PUNEÑA, y AMORES HALLARAS, son extraidos de los discos INTI ILLIMANI(1970-ODEON, CHILE), y CANTOS DE PUEBLOS ANDINOS(1973-ODEON, CHILE), discos anteriores del exilio en Italia. Kollahuara, un grupo que se formó tras un taller del Inti Illimani, después del golpe militar de 1973, presentando VICUÑITA, un tema de entre 1974-1976, la época del boom de la música andina en Chile. Este grupo tenía integrantes chilenos y bolivianos. Illapu, presenta BAILA CAPORAL Y SOL DE MAIZ, los dos instrumentales que salen en su disco VUELVO AMOR...VUELVO VIDA(1990-EMI-CHILE). Víctor Jara, presenta EL TINKU, una tonada tradicional de Potosí, Bolivia, que grabó en su disco CANTO LIBRE(1970-ODEÓN-CHILE). Y Quilapayún presenta DOS PALOMITAS, EL CANTO DEL CUCULÍ grabados en el disco QUILAPAYUN(1966-ODEÓN-CHILE), YARAVÍ Y HUAYNO..., grabado en el disco QUILAPAYÚN TRES(1968-ODEÓN-CHILE), TÚ, LAS OBRERAS y TAN ALTA QUE ESTA LA LUNA, estos ultimos tres temas grabados en el disco QUILAPAYÚN CINCO(1972-ODEÓN-CHILE). Es una acuarela de sonidos, creación e interpretaciones de la Nueva Canción Chilena histórica, la de antes del dolor, la de los sueños por una nueva América, más unida y no tan explotada. Puros sueños hecha música... ¿Has escuchado todos los temas de este disco? No tenerlo es no saber de los orígenes de las leyendas...

The rythms and underlying beat develop in a sophisticated way, and the enthusiasm of the artists is very apparent! Constant variations give real depth to the music and artistry.

I have been into "World Music" since I began my music while I was in my teens. Since then, I have gravitated towards the mysterious sounds of China and the Andes Mountains. This anthology is a great collection of music from the Andes region; it is very vibrant, colorful and expressive. At once, one can hear the blending of Inca and Spanish heritage.

Outstanding.