Tunantada

Tunantada is a vibrant and colorful music genre deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of the central Andes of Peru, particularly emblematic of Jauja in Junín. Its origins are entrenched in the fusion of Spanish colonial influences and indigenous Andean traditions, embodying a celebratory spirit through a theatrical dance that satirizes the Spanish colonialists while paying homage to Andean ancestors. The music is characterized by the harmonious blend of traditional Andean instruments such as charangos, quenas, harps, and violins, with lyrics often sung in both Spanish and Quechua. Artists like Nayda Gutiérrez and Max Castro, among others, have been pivotal in bringing tunantada to wider audiences, infusing their compositions with a profound sense of cultural pride and identity. Through its rhythmic intricacies and poignant storytelling, tunantada not only entertains but also serves as a dynamic expression of resistance, resilience, and the rich cultural heritage of the Andean people.

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Arbolito de manzano (Huayno)
Single - Released August 2, 2024

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Alicia Maguiña
Amaranta
Chopkjas
Diosdado Gaitán Castro
Gaby Del Perú
Karen Riques
Marco Antonio Moreno
Max Castro
Nayda Gutiérrez
Rastros
Raíces D'Jauja
Renacer Perú
Riber Oré
Sentimiento del Ande
Surandino
Susan del Peru
Amaranta
Raíces D'Jauja
Max Castro
Marco Antonio Moreno
Diosdado Gaitán Castro
Chopkjas
Surandino
Nayda Gutiérrez
Rastros
Renacer Perú
Sentimiento del Ande
Susan del Peru
Alicia Maguiña
Gaby Del Perú
Karen Riques
Riber Oré