Huayllipacha (Why-Lee-Pacha) was conceived in 1987 by
several Peruvian youths from the Andes. As a
tribute to their culture,
and with respect, honor and admiration of their Ancestors,
these talented and dedicated musicians named the group using
the ancient language of Inca-Quechua. "Huaylli" means "song
of triumph", and "Pacha" means "the earth".
To simplify, "Singing to the Earth".
Along their collective journeys, and accompanied by many dreams
and illusions, several members of the group found their way
to Europe and the U.S.A. Shortly after the group settled in
the U.S.A., Huayllipacha experienced a loss of valor in the
death of a founder of their group, Hugo Felix Montoya.
It was this profound loss that spawned the rebirth and rededication
of Huayllipacha by the remaining musicians, establishing themselves
in Northern California in 1994. At first, it was a duo of the
two brothers, Fredy and Moises Salazar-Quispe. In 1998, as
they traveled and performed all over the U.S., they were joined
by two more family members, brothers David and Juan Salazar-Quispe,
who had been performing all over their native country of Peru.
The combined musical talent of these brothers, and the love
for their music, brings to the listener, a dynamic and enchanting
experience.
As the group evolved, they expanded their styles, honoring both
traditional and contemporary music of the Andes, as well as
from other regions in South America. Embracing all these styles,
the music of Huayllipacha will always come from the Heart and
Soul of these dedicated musicians, to share with the peoples
of the Earth.
THE PROPOSAL
The proposal of Huayllipacha is to form a band that maintain
the traditional music from the Andes trying to spread the Peruvian
musical art in honor of our ancestors and never allow it to perish
for the love that we have for the Peruvian indigenous culture.
At the same time we want to be part of the new contemporary Andes
music that South America has been acquiring and inspiring the
band giving the opportunity to have two styles of music.
