Andean Songs

by Takillacta

Overview

Takillacta's Andean Songs is an interesting display of Andean folk music influenced by the multiculturalism of New York, where the band was formed. Takillacta's basic approach is to take traditional Andean folk sounds and liberally incorporate modern guitars, bass, and piano. At the same time, touches of Japanese folk are thrown in from time to time courtesy of Hideiji Taninaka, the bassist. While this makes for a sound that one would expect to be somewhat dissonant at best, and cacophonous at worst, it turns out to be a rather enjoyable mixture, with a touch of jazz piano holding the weaker points together to make a smooth transition. It's a generally light album, with plenty to like for those looking for a fix of contemporary jazz with strong influences from other regions, or conversely, Andean folk music with strong influences from jazz. For a more pure Andean sound, one might be better off digging up albums by groups such as Los Indios, but this is still a highly worthwhile endeavor. ~ Adam Greenberg

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/2002
Label:	Naxos World / Naxos
UPC:	0636943703625
Rank:	163865

Tracks

1. Pampa Lirima
2. Laya
3. Huajra
4. Tierra
5. Balseros del Titicaca
6. Alma Andina
7. Papel de Plata
8. Preludio Andino
9. Camino de Llamas
10. Guambrita Dulce
11. Valz del Sur del Bronx
12. Angel Jaco's Song

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Takillacta   Primary Artist
Hideiji Taninaka   Bass (Acoustic)
Arturo Flores   Quena,Sikus,Sampona,Flute
Maurizio Najt   Piano

Technical Credits

Julio Cesar Sanders   Cover Photo,Insert Photography
Perkin Barnes   Engineer
Atahualpa Yupanqui   Composer
Takillacta   Arranger,Composer,Interpretation
Ronnie Thomas   Mastering
Roberto Marquez   Composer
Una Ramos   Composer
Traditional   Composer