Nancy San Martin

**Nancy San Martín** is a Chilean musician and cultural researcher deeply rooted in Mapuche traditions, blending indigenous sounds with contemporary folk to create music that resonates with both ancestral pride and modern storytelling. Known for her work preserving and revitalizing Mapuche culture, she incorporates traditional instruments like the kultrun (ceremonial drum) and elements of ülkantun (Mapuche song) into her compositions. Her recent releases, including *Ñuke Mapu* and *Choique Purrun*, reflect her commitment to themes of identity, land, and collective memory, often weaving Spanish and Mapudungun lyrics to honor her heritage.

With a background in ethnomusicology, San Martín’s projects, such as *Historia y Memoria* and *Señas de Identidad*, serve as sonic archives of Mapuche history while inviting listeners to connect with the resilience of indigenous communities. Her music feels like a bridge between generations—warm, introspective, and charged with the rhythms of the natural world. Whether through haunting vocals or percussive textures, she crafts a space where tradition and innovation dance together effortlessly.