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Inkuyo
Pachakuti: The Overturning of Space-Time
Genres: International Music, Latin Music

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Llajta Takiy (Village Song)
2. Willka Mayu (Sacred River)
3. El Tio (The Uncle)
4. Pachakuti (The Overturning of Space-Time)
5. Oh Quillacollo (Dear Quillacollo)
6. Grito del obrero (Worker's Cry)
7. Italaqueno (Men from Italaque)
8. Moreno Devoto
9. Uru Chaka (Bridge of the Urus)
10. Jardin Secreto (Secret Garden)
11. Mallku (Great Condor)
12. Flor Aiquilena (Flower from Aiquile)
13. Wayna Sikuri (Young Siku Player)
14. Mosoj Punchay (New Day)

CD Details

All Artists: Inkuyo
Title: Pachakuti: The Overturning of Space-Time
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Release Date: 1/2/2007
Genres: International Music, Latin Music
Styles: South & Central America, Andes, Latin Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 013711327625

Synopsis

Album Description

The two cultures that developed in the Andean region, Aymara and Quechua, were rich in their traditions, myths and knowledge of astronomy, which they lived by. In the Andean concept of time, it was believed that long periods of time were linked by severe events which they called Pachakuti, from the Aymara/Quechua word Pacha, that means both space and time (also world or earth), and kuti, that means to overturn or turn back. Together Pachakuti means the overturning of space-time; a millennial moment in which one world ends and another begins; a total transformation of things.This concept was so entrenched in Andean life that during the Inca period an Incan ruler had taken the name of Pachakuti Inca Lord over-turner of space-time and set out to transform the Inca empire. Although the concept of pachakuti doesn't really relate to music, with the realities we are living with in the beginning of this millennium - world political and religious events as well as natural disasters - one would think that we are going through a pachakuti.

CD Reviews

Stunningly Beautiful Music

Reesa Epstein | 01/27/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There are some people who haven't accustomed themselves to this music and don't know how to fully appreciate it. However, all you have to do is listen with two open ears, and if it doesn't strike you as unbelievable music the first time, keep listening to a few more songs. This music is more beautiful than any other music in the world. There's something about it, the earthy haunting sound that makes you feel like you're surrounded by dark green mountains,gently flowing rivers, majestic peaks, and lively villages, the rich culture behind the music, and simply the beautiful arrangements, that makes it irresistable. There's no feeling like taking this cd out after a couple weeks and letting it take you to the Andes. I am a teenage guy who's pretty cool and all, but even I feel something truly magnificent when I listen to this music.

Everything by Inkuyo is incredible, but this is definitely one of my new favorites. (echoes of incas is a really good group also-my second favorite andean group- but their music isn't as deep and rich of a sound necessarily; Inkuyo is the most well-rounded) Compared to Inkuyo's other cd's, this one is most like Land of the Incas and Art From Sacred Landscapes. Personally, I love slow songs composed of purely instrumentals because it gives you time to digest each note from each instrument. This cd rocks in the winter, because you can drive listening to it with snow on the ground and it is simply awesome. No matter who you are, GET THIS CD. You can thank me later. Zach"