Saturday, June 15, 2013

Charangos and pan pipes

Charango and pan pipe photos from cityfolk.org

Which traditional Andean instrument is descended from the Quechua people's ancestors -- the Inca?

The answer is the pan pipes, not the charango, which is a small ukelele-like instrument made with an armadillo shell.

Originating in Peru, these instruments are now used in nearby countries. Often accompanied by drums and flutes, they create the typical Andean sounds.

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