Mountain Music of Peru, Vol. 2

produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1994), 1 hour 15 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: This recording contains music of the Andean people as performed in their own communities. It contains stunning panpipe ensembles and a wide variety of vocal and instrumental styles. A single festival from the Mantaro Valley is documented here plus the panpipe, flute, and takara music of the Aymara, as featured in Tom Turino's book, Moving Away from Silence. 29 tracks. "Interesting listening, a contrast to everyday fare." — Sing Out!
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 15 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: American Indian, Song, Traditional, Ritual
Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Producer: John Cohen, 1932-
Release Date: 1994
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, América del Sud, México, Centroamérica y el Caribe, América do Sul, México, América Central e Caribe, Peru
Keywords and Translated Subjects: América del Sud, México, Centroamérica y el Caribe, América do Sul, México, América Central e Caribe