[i]ALLPA KALLPA translated from one of the indigenous South America languages, Quechua, means: "the inner force of the earth."[/i] [i]ALLPA KALLPA has achieved international recognition for their presentation of traditional music. The ancestral culture of the Andean Mountains is honoured and renewed by the spiritual quality of ALLPA KALLPA's renditions. The essential meaning of the music expresses their deep connection with the earth.[/i] [i]ALLPA KALLPA plays both traditional and folkloric music to give a wide cultural and historical representation of the entire Andean region.[/i] [i]Hector Rojas founded the group more than 15 years ago as a way to keep the musical expression of the Andean culture alive. This volume is dedicated to the memory of Hector's cousin, Walter Rojas.[/i] [i]ALLPA KALLPA wish to express their deep gratitude to the ongoing support and love given by Debra Faulk & Beverly Lutz.[/i] [i]Production supervisor - Hector Rojas[/i] [i]Thanks to Felix Hinostraza for all his assistance.[/i]
