¡Así Kotama! The Flutes of Otavalo, Ecuador

¡Así Kotama! The Flutes of Otavalo, Ecuador features an Andean indigenous flute tradition unlike any other. It is the soundtrack of a success story that defies globalization, steers tradition in a new direction, and revitalizes a musical practice that was once considered obsolete. The joyful, multigenerational Kichwa flutists of Kotama village in the historic municipality of Otavalo play, chant, and dance their way into a future that upholds their deepest values and customs. 62 minutes, 40-page booklet with bilingual notes and photos.This album is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Tradiciones/Traditions Series of Latino music albums, produced with support by the Smithsonian Latino Center.

Chinkashka (Perdido "Lost") Hatun Kotama 01:49

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Arias Pampa (Valle Arias "Arias Valley") Hatun Kotama 02:09

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Llaz Tuaz (Llaz tuaz "Llaz Tuaz") Hatun Kotama 01:36

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Aly Kotama (Kotama sagrada "Sacred Kotama") Hatun Kotama 02:09

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Maldonado Chukllu Tanta (Maldonado rondín "Maldonado Harmonica") Hatun Kotama 01:38

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Allku Wayku (Quebrada de perros "Dog Ravine") Hatun Kotama 01:28

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Juanikito (Mi Juanitito "My Dear Juanito") Hatun Kotama 01:36

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Kotama Llakta (Comuna Kotama "Kotama Village") Hatun Kotama 01:31

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Aswata Llukchiy (Saca guarapu "Take out the Chicha") Hatun Kotama 01:47

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Kotamashina (Como Kotama "Like Kotama") Hatun Kotama 01:38

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Anrango Kayta (Chichico flauta "Chichico Flute") Hatun Kotama 01:30

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Hatun Yaku (Gran Río "Great River") Hatun Kotama 01:35

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Churapay (Asienta "Lay it down") Hatun Kotama 01:25

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San Vicente Chukllu Tanta (San Vicente rondín "San Vicente Harmonica") Hatun Kotama 01:30

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Hawa Kotama (Kotama alto "Upper Kotama") Hatun Kotama 01:38

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Tiyu Pamba (Altillanura de arena "Sandy Plateau") Hatun Kotama 01:32

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ImbaKotama (ImbaKotama "ImbaKotama") Hatun Kotama 01:40

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Aya Shamuk (El espíritu que viene "The Coming Spirit") Hatun Kotama 01:23

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Halaku (Jalaku "Halaku") Hatun Kotama 01:28

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Arellano Kayta (Arellano flauta "Arellano Flute") Hatun Kotama 01:34

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Tulcanazo Chukllu Tanta (Tulcanazo rondín "Tulcanazo Harmonica") Hatun Kotama 01:33

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Trávez Kayta (Trávez flauta "Trávez Flute") Hatun Kotama 01:28

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Uchu Wayku (Quebrada de ají "Chili Ravine") Hatun Kotama 01:33

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Lotama (Kotama "Kotama") Hatun Kotama 01:23

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Capilla Punku (Puerta de la capilla "Chapel Door") Hatun Kotama 01:24

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Kotama Chukllu Tanta (Kotama rondín "Kotama Harmonica") Hatun Kotama 01:28

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Aya Tushuy (La danza del espíritu "Spirit Dance") Hatun Kotama 01:23

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Conejo Chupa (Cola de conejo "Rabbit’s Tail") Hatun Kotama 01:51

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Cabascango Chukllu Tanta (Cabascango rondín "Cabascango Harmonica") Hatun Kotama 01:48

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Kotama Ñan (Camino de Kotama "Kotama Path") Hatun Kotama 01:38

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Kotama Wayra (Viento de Kotama "Kotama Wind") Hatun Kotama 01:41

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Yaku Taki (Canción de agua "Water Song") Hatun Kotama 03:40

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Kashna Kotama (Así Kotama "This Is Kotama") Hatun Kotama 01:54

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Ñawi Mayllay (Lavado de cara "The Face Washing") Hatun Kotama 02:18


Puchka paskachik (Limandero "Umbrella Swift") Hatun Kotama 02:44

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Bonus Track: Yaku Chaka (Puente del río "River Bridge") Hatun Kotama 02:28