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Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout - Gabriela Lena Frank by Chiara String Quartet
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fave it Contemporary | Native American
6 tracks | 21 minutes
Released Jan 2007
on New Voice Singles
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- sample "DOWNLOAD" 01:32 Toyos BUY MP3 01:32 Toyos "GIFT MP3" 01:32 Toyos
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 02:58 Tarqueada BUY MP3 02:58 Tarqueada "GIFT MP3" 02:58 Tarqueada
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:01 Himno de Zampoñas BUY MP3 03:01 Himno de Zampoñas "GIFT MP3" 03:01 Himno de Zampoñas
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- sample "DOWNLOAD" 07:01 Canto de Velorio BUY MP3 07:01 Canto de Velorio "GIFT MP3" 07:01 Canto de Velorio
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:20 Coqueteos BUY MP3 03:20 Coqueteos "GIFT MP3" 03:20 Coqueteos
South American Folk-inspired Classical Madness.
Bio / Background
Groovy Andean folk-inspired classical music from composer Gabriela Lena Frank, performed by the trailblazing Chiara String Quartet!
The Chiara Quartet is
Rebecca Fischer, violin
Julie Yoon, violin
Jonah Sirota, viola
Gregory Beaver, cello
From the CD liner notes:
Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout for string quartet, mixes elements from the western classical and Andean folk music traditions. Toyos depicts a large Andean panpipe of the same name. Tarqueada is a forceful number featuring the tarka, a heavy wooden flute that is blown harshly in order to split the tone. Himno de Zampoñas features a panpipe ensemble that divides up melodies through a technique known as hocketing. Chasqui depicts a legendary runner from the Inca era who delivered messages between towns separated by the Andean peaks. Canto de Velorio portrays professional crying women known as lloronas who sing in an emotional funeral service. Lastly, Coqueteos is a flirtatious love song, lively and bold in spirit.
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