Andean music

Andean music is a rich, traditional style originating from the Andes mountains of South America, notably associated with countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It features distinctive instruments such as the pan flute (siku), charango (small string instrument), and quena (vertical flute). The music often incorporates melodies that reflect the region’s natural landscapes and indigenous history, emphasizing rhythms that are both lively and haunting. It plays a vital role in cultural ceremonies, festivals, and storytelling, serving to preserve and express the spiritual and communal identity of Andean peoples.