Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes

by Luzmila Carpio

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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

  1. Riqsiqa Kasunchik
  2. Ch'uwa Yaku Kawasaypuni
  3. Warmip Kawsaynin
  4. Uqhumanta
  5. Warmikuna Yupay-Chasqapuni Kasunchik
  6. Arawi
  7. Yanapariway Takiriyta
  8. Killpa
  9. Pachamamata T'ikanchasun
  10. Kusichisun Wawitata
  11. Tillpi Tillpilla
  12. Sumaq Awaq Warmi
  13. Jiwasay
  14. Qalay Qalay
  15. Kawsay Jap'isunchik
  16. Wataq Killasnin
  17. Amaotayku, Avelino Sinani