Perú, heart of the Inka culture, has
presented us with a priceless gift: the musical group WAYANAY
INKA. Founded July 4, 1984 in Lima, WAYANAY INKA has established
a firm international reputation for being among the finest
ambassadors of Andean music. The group states its mission,
purpose and intent thus: Our intention is to express through
our song, not only the customs, ways of life, and images of the
Andean culture, but also to reflect fully the people who inhabit
these lands, sometimes full of pain and sorrow, yet always with
their hearts full of hope. Experience has shown that the music
of a people reflects their innermost being; and this is why we
feel compelled to allow our songs, with their poetry, to become
merged with our people's historical journey. Through remarkable
talent, intense practice, intimate knowledge of their culture,
and, above all, passionate drive, WAYANAY INKA fills theaters
and arenas internationally while preserving down-to-earth humility
and love for human contact at the personal level.
