Rock andino

Rock andino emerged in the late 1960s as a fusion of Anglo-American progressive and psychedelic rock with traditional Andean folk music. Its sonic signature is defined by the integration of indigenous instruments like the quena, charango, and zampoña alongside standard rock instrumentation of electric guitars, bass, and drums. The genre's ethos is often rooted in social commentary, indigenous identity, and a pan-Andean cultural consciousness, moving from early experimentalism to a more polished, commercially recognized form that shaped a distinct regional musical identity.