INCA, The Peruvian Ensemble

INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble is a CD that includes a collection of Criollo and Andean songs. This first CD recorded by INCA features pieces such as "El Condor Pasa", "Sikuriada", "Valicha", and "Tarkesada" from Cusco and Lake Titicaca, as well as "Estrellita del Sur" and "Olga", both valses from Lima, "Chinito Loco", an up-tempo polka from Lima, and "Que se Acabe", a Marinera Norteña from Peru's Northern coast.

Sound Clips
1.	El Condor Pasa (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
7.	Valicha (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
8.	Sikuri de Diablada (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
12.	Chinito Loco (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)

Vientos del Sur features a selections of songs from the Andean folklore. "Flor de Potosi" and "Vientos del Sur" are lively songs from Bolivia. This CD contains two a capella numbers ("Mauka Zapato" and "La Trilla de Arvejas"), sung in Quechua and Spanish by our female vocalist, Cecilia Courtois.

Sound Clips
2.	Vientos del Sur (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
6.	Flor de Potosi (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
12.	La Trilla de Arvejas (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
13.	Pio-Pio (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)

danzante has three original songs ("Valles y Quebradas", "Mates a la Sombra" and "Isabel"). These new compositions were recently written by INCA's musical director, Guillermo Bordarampé. The other traditional instrumentals are from the Andes and have a sound derived from using both ancient and modern instruments, as well as original arrangements. The music is contemporary, beautiful, and uplifting.

Sound Clips
1.	Ñucallajta (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
3.	Valles y Quebradas (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
6.	Mates a la Sombra (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
13.	Ojos Azules (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)

In the latest CD, Que Siga la Farra, INCA weaves a tapestry of uplifting Andean music with exotic instuments and sounds from the Andes.

Sound Clips
1.	Que Siga la Farra (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
2.	Jach'a Mallku (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
3.	El Centinela (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)
5.	Danielito (30 sec) mp3 (471 K)

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