Album lore

Huaynos Y Danzas - Religious and Secular Music of the Callejón de Huaylas, Peru, issued by PAN Records in 2010, assembles a selection of traditional huayno tracks from the Andean valley region north of Huaraz. The twenty-three pieces here, including “El Condor Pasa,” offer a window into local musical practices where the sacred and profane entwine. The recordings highlight ensemble arrangements featuring regional instruments, with rhythmic patterns and melodic contours characteristic of the Callejón de Huaylas.The compilation balances lively dance numbers such as “Shaqshas” and “Caballeros De Huari” alongside more reflective works like “Negritos” and “A Los Filos De Un Cuchillo.” The presence of pieces named after native dances and places — Huanquillas, Antihuanquillas, Roncadoras — situates the music firmly within its cultural geography. While tagged also under cumbia and chicha on Last.fm, the core remains rooted in huayno, making this a valuable artifact for those tracing Andean music’s regional expressions.

Album lore

Huaynos Y Danzas - Religious and Secular Music of the Callejón de Huaylas, Peru, issued by PAN Records in 2010, assembles a selection of traditional huayno tracks from the Andean valley region north of Huaraz. The twenty-three pieces here, including “El Condor Pasa,” offer a window into local musical practices where the sacred and profane entwine. The recordings highlight ensemble arrangements featuring regional instruments, with rhythmic patterns and melodic contours characteristic of the Callejón de Huaylas.The compilation balances lively dance numbers such as “Shaqshas” and “Caballeros De Huari” alongside more reflective works like “Negritos” and “A Los Filos De Un Cuchillo.” The presence of pieces named after native dances and places — Huanquillas, Antihuanquillas, Roncadoras — situates the music firmly within its cultural geography. While tagged also under cumbia and chicha on Last.fm, the core remains rooted in huayno, making this a valuable artifact for those tracing Andean music’s regional expressions.