Inca Taqui

Yma Sumac and Moises Vivanco - Inca Taqui

Down from the towering Andes comes the exotic music of an ancient civilization, sung by a fabulous Princess of its people. The lovely singer is YMA SUMAC and her music is INCA TAQUI, Chants of the Incans.

For three thousand years music has played a vital role in every activity of Inca life, and musicians have been the most honored members of the Inca community. Yma Sumac brings to the outside world the fullness and beauty of her people's spirit, singing traditional chants in a voice of magnificent range and emotional power. The language of the chants is K'eshwa, still spoken today by twenty million South Americans.

MOISES VIVANCO is an eminent authority on ancient music; he has drawn carefully upon native Incan melodies and rhythms in composing and directing the selections for this unique album.

Information above is from the liner notes. There is more information about this amazing vocalist at the official site and the Wikipedia page. Also there is some information about Moises Vivanco (Yma Sumac's husband) at this site.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. K'arawi (Planting Song) {3:14}

2. Cumbe-Maita (Calls of the Andes) {3:04}

3. Wak'ai (Cry) {2:26}

4. Incacho (Royal Anthem) {3:06}

Side 2

1. Chuncho (The Forest Creatures) {3:36}

2. Llulla Mak'ta (Andean Don Juan) {2:24}

3. Malaya! (My Destiny) {3:22}

4. Ripui (Farewell) {2:57}

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