Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
by Luzmila Carpio
Gathering previously unreleased cassette recordings from the early 1990s, this collection showcases the virtuosic, bird-like high-register vocal performances of the Bolivian singer. The songs act as a powerful tool for cultural preservation, utilizing indigenous Quechua languages and traditional Andean instrumentation to protest cultural erasure. The release exposed her profound folk artistry to a global audience.
Genres
- Huayno
- Tonada potosina
- Harawi
Tracklist
- Riqsiqa Kasunchik
- Ch'uwa Yaku Kawasaypuni
- Warmip Kawsaynin
- Uqhumanta
- Warmikuna Yupay-Chasqapuni Kasunchik
- Arawi
- Yanapariway Takiriyta
- Killpa
- Pachamamata T'ikanchasun
- Kusichisun Wawitata
- Tillpi Tillpilla
- Sumaq Awaq Warmi
- Jiwasay
- Qalay Qalay
- Kawsay Jap'isunchik
- Wataq Killasnin
- Amaotayku, Avelino Sinani