La Nevada

by Quimantu

A medium-tempo mid-summer solstice melody. The vibrant rhythm of the traditional Ecuadorian San juanito which coincides with the southern hemisphere longest day is used for this exuberant instrumental track with strong lead from the saxophone flavoured with the violin, traditional Andean flutes, panpipes, guitars and percussion.

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Caral

Caral

"Fine musicianship and haunting tunes are the rule in an easygoing, beautifully integrated and composed collaboration." BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE "One of Europe's and certainly Great Britain's most vibrant ensembles, performing Latin American music with passion and intelligence. A recording with a magnif more…

Artist: Quimantu

Artist

Other Information

Writer:
Mauricio Venegas
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Andean, Instrumental, Folk and Folklore Chile
Regions:
Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Andes
Themes:
Christmas, Festive and Carnival
Tempo:
Medium