Musical Art of the Andes "Yarawi" (yar-a-wee) means "Poetry & Song", in the Aymara language, a civilization that predates the Incas, inspired by the love of the Andes people and the Amazon people this Southamerican Music Ensemble from the Washington Area interprets and shares with all American audiences the most colorfull Folk Music using The Andes instruments . Yarawi musical message expresses a commitment to preserve and propagate the musical and cultural heritage of The Great Tawantinsuyo . The Spanish conquest introduced string instruments, modern scales of notes, and various rhythms from Europe and Africa during the golden times of silver mining in Potosi That was similar to New York in the 4th Century. Slow "Yaravi" ancient musical rhythm and more lively huayno dances, were already known in the first Spanish chroniclers. Yarawi musical arrangements and own compositions challenge the deterioration of the rich Andean folklore by forces of commercialization interes.

vicuņita

YARAWI ANDES CONCERTS 2012: Warrenton First Night Concerts

Home Musicians Recordings On Stage Instruments