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Artist description
A contemporary mix of Typical Bolivian rhythms superbly played with the great voice talent and compositions of one of Bolivia's premier Andean Musicians, Carlos Rene Crespo.This is a truly great band to listen to and a pleasure to enjoy their recordings. |
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Music Style
Bolivian Andean Music Contemoporary |
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Musical Influences
Proyeccion Kjarkas |
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Similar Artists
Carlos Rene Crespo |
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Artist History
Aymuray means "Tiempo de Cosecha" in Quecha the native dialect, and "Harvest Time" in English. Aymuray takes their name after one of the most celebrated months being May, Aimuari, or "Song of the Harvest." Lead by brothers Carlos and Jose Crespo from Bolivia.Aymuray brings the authentic sounds of South America to North America. A 4-5 piece group in traditional South American dress and performing on the instruments indeginous to their native country. Carlos René Crespo Born en Huanuni (a miners town in the highlands of Bolivia), comes from a family where music was part of their everyday life, His father as well as his grand-lather were well known musicians. CarIos, who is the director of Aymuray and the leading voice of the group. started his musical career in Bolivia a member of the internationally known groups like proyeccion, Kjarkas, Winay. and Kollana. As musician CarIos traveled extensively en South America. and Mexico. Carlos also makes all the wind Instruments that are played by Aymuray.Aymuray Instrumental A moving collection of instrumental pieces. This album features the haunting and melodious panpipes, flutes, string instruments, and roots percussion, all performed with great mastery and spirit Music that touches the soul. (1996)Jilak’atas (Village Leaders) A very popular Andean album, Jilak’atas is a great demonstration of the group’s skills and dedication. Contains traditional and contemporary music of Bolivia. Peru, and Ecuador, played magnificently on panplpes. flutes, drums, mandolin, and guitar. Includes some love songs.(1999)Plegaria (Prayer) A best seller In Bolivia and Peru, this recording Includes performances by Argentine guitar virtuoso Enrique Coria. of the famed David Grisman quintet. as well as other guests artists from the Bay Area. (1995)Tiempo de Cosecha (Harvest Time) Gorgeous new recording of love songs. This album features the expressive singing of lead vocalist Carlos René’ Crespo, along with the resonant sounds of panpipes. flutes, guitar. and the crystal clear tones of the charango.(1997) |
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Group Members
Carlos Crespo: Band Director, Composer Lead Vocals, all Instruments, Jose Crespo: Percussions, Omar Crespo: Winds and Vocals, Jose Luis Reynolds: Composer, Charangos, Guitar and Mandolin, William Ureña: Composer, Charango, winds. Enrique Coria: Guitars (Guest Artist)Mario Lino: Charango (Guest Artist). |
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Instruments
SIKU or ZAMPONA (pan-pipes) is simply some pipes or hollow tubes closed at one end. There are many sizes in the family or Siku or Zampona from smallest to the largest being: the IKAS (approximately 7” to its largest tube tuned to Em); MALTAS, the most popular size pan-pipe, commonly called Zamponas (approximately 13½” for the largest tube in key of Em); SAN KAS (22½” Em); Toyos (54” largest tube in key of Em). Generally the Zampona is made of Andean bamboo called Cañahuaca, but it can be fabricated with any material which will form tubes and can be closed at one end. |
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Albums
Music of the Andes, Jilakatas, Plegaria, Memories, Tiempo de Cosecha |
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Location
San Francisco, CA - USA |
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