SOUL OF THE ANDES
Inkhay, with Pepe Santana & Atahualpa Poalasín
Inkhay, a Quechua word that means "to feed the fire," is a group of Andean musicians who promote folk music from various countries of South America. This indigenous music is manifested in the sound of wind and percussion instruments. Also included are string instruments which echo back to Spanish colonial times. These thirteen beautiful songs reflect the ancient and proud heritage of the Andean region. (LAT 50615).

FESTIVAL OF THE ANDES
Native Musicians Of Peru
Music and graphics of a rare and unique fiesta from the Andes incorporating indigenous, mestizo and Spanish influences. Over a period of 300 years this special festival has developed into a non-stop four day event. The instrumentation includes flutes, strings, accordions, brass and percussion. Informative documentation about the music and the fiesta is included. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the album are donated to continued support of the fiesta. A joyous and down-to-earth musical experience. (MOW 109)

PERUVIAN HARP & MANDOLIN
The Blind Musicians of Cusco

This powerful recording of thirteen Peruvian folk songs captures the persevering spirit of the Andean peoples. The featured musicians are all blind street players who migrated to the city of Cusco from surrounding areas in order to make a living playing music. It is somewhat of a tradition there for blind men to become musicians, and to live off of donations from the general public and tourists. Proceeds from this newly edited version of recordings are being sent regularly to the musicians and their families to help provide for their basic needs. These are not the modern Andean songs heard in nightclubs, but the songs of the common people played in a direct and unpretentious style. (MOW 105)