Chascarawi

by Rumillajta

Melancholic Andean theme in which different voicings of panpipes and quena answer and reply each other while being driven by a solemn, minimalist bombo (bass drum).

Album

City of Stone

City of Stone

Rumillajta meaning city of stone. It's from the ancient Inca language known as Quechua. It refers to Tiwanaku on Lake Titicaca as the first stone in the city and Sacsahuaman and Machu-Picchu as the last cities of stone to be built. This music embraces the early classical rhythms of Quechua and Aymar more…

Artist: Rumillajta

Artist

Rumillajta

Rumillajta (Group)

Rumillajat is the most well known Bolivian band in the world.

Other Information

Writer:
Mario Gutierrez
Publisher:
Unknown (Awaiting update)
Genres:
Andean and Folklore Bolivia
Instruments:
Quena, Charango, Panpipes, Bombo, Zampo?as and Sikus
Regions:
Bolivia and Andes
Themes:
Love, Sadness, Ceremonial and Nature
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Slow