Land of the Incas - Music of the Andes
An internationally recognized virtuoso of pan-pipes and South American flutes,InkuyofounderGonzalo Vargas, inherited his traditional musical knowledge growing up in the remote Andean village of Tapajkari, Bolivia. His desire to perform, study, and teach his ancestral music led him to work with numerous ensembles in his native land. He then played a key role in introducing Andean music to the United States and Canada as one of the founders ofSukay. In creating Inkuyo, Vargas brought together the talents of musicians who are well versed in the Andean musical heritage.Pamela Darington, a fifth generation Californian, studied South American cultures and languages in college. In 1983, as part of the group Takisun, she began performing with Vargas at festivals and concerts in the Bay area.Jorge TapiaandOmar Sepulvedaare both Chilean refugees. For Tapia, music is a way of remaining close to his Chilean roots. A founder of Kamanchaka, he has helped cultivate awareness of the plight of the Chilean people. Sepulveda performed with Venceremos, Kamanchaka, and Sukay before joining Inkuyo in 1988.Inkuyo's reordings for Celestial Harmonies/Fortuna Records areLand of the Incas(17064-2),Temple of the Sun(17080-2),The Double-Headed Serpent(13070-2),Art from Sacred Landscapes(13088-2),Ancient Sun(13093-2),Window to the Andes(13173-2) andPachakuti: The Overturning of Space-Time(13276-2).