Quechua
English
Surphuy Flowers (Carnaval Song) MP3
Valicha (Traditional Huayno Song) MP3 
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Here are some of Mama Lisa's recent posts about the music, culture and traditions of Quechua:
- A lagniappe is a small gift a merchant gives a customer… for example, you buy 12 doughnuts and they give you a 13th one free. It’s a little unexpected gift from the merchant. The word is pronounced "lanyap" and comes from Louisiana French. Mark Twain refers to it back in 1883 in his book "Life on Mississippi: ... Read more »
RELATED LINKS
Daria – World Music for Children
(In English)
Daria sings World Music for Children, including Quechua Songs.Check out her site and cd's!
Sonqo
(In English)
Sonqo means heart in Quechua, which is a language of the Incas and ancient civilizations in South America. Sonqo plays authentic Andean music with a variety of traditional instruments originated during the Pre-Columbian times in combination with the stringed instruments influenced by the Spanish conquistadors. The group is characterized for the continue research and preservation of the culture and music from several Andean regions with roots several thousands of years in the past.
