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From Mountain Music of Peru, Vol. 1

Audio Chunchu, 1 Flute Buy Track 0.99

Track Info

Release

Mountain Music of Peru, Vol. 1

Artist(s)

Man playing pitu (flute), Q'eros

Year Released

1991

Catalog Number

SFW40020_119

Track Number

19

Duration

00:44

Country(s)

Peru

Culture Group(s)

Q'ero; Quechua; Runa

Language(s)

Instrumental

Performer Credit(s)

Unspecified - Pitu Join our email list for the latest news from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Click to join mailing list Support our non-profit mission with a monthly donation and enjoy streaming access to the collection via our website Become a Friend of Folkways