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Karumanta
Jamuyku
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"Llokallito"
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01 - Maran
Wasa Imillita
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02 - Cuando Floresca El Chuno | |
03 - En Oruro | |
04 - Caripuyo Torrecilla | |
05 - Bolivianita | |
06 - Kullaquita | |
07 - Encuentros | |
08 - Sariri Del Ande | |
09 - Nina Bonita | |
10 - K' Arallanta | |
11 - Aguas Claras | |
12 - Ninos Dios Folklore | |
13 - Nino Manuelito |
![]() The music that KARUMANTA has produced started with the preservation of the sacred music of the Incas, the traditional indigenous music that echoed high in the Andes Mountains in ancient times. Today, the music has evolved into a fusion of Andean instrument sounds with dynamic rhythms from Bolivia, Brazil, Spain, and South America, composed and arranged by Oscar Reynolds. This instrumental music boasts a combination of Andean wind instruments with the Spanish guitar as well as indigenous charango strings and a dynamic variety of percussion. While still holding on to traditional roots and preserving the same spirit of the Andes, the music at the same time reflects the growth and change that come with time and experiencing life. Oscar explains, "This new music retains the culture and the influence from my Inca ancestors, but it also has a part of me. I am playing this music in a new context -- with my own style -- inspired by my heart, life, and experience in music." Mr. Reynolds hopes that through his music, people will have a better understanding of Andean music, and more importantly, of Bolivian music and Bolivian heritage. "Although Bolivia is one of the countries that form part of the Andes, Bolivia has a unique culture and music that is different from its surrounding countries. And although the Andean countries share a common ancestry, Bolivia does have a distinct heritage. My music comes from my heart, my ancestors, and my country." Through his music, Mr. Reynolds also hopes to inspire people to live and love because his music comes from deep in his heart and soul. But most of all, through his music, Mr. Reynolds wishes to share the music and culture that he loves to the world. |
![]() Mr. Reynolds currently plays as a soloist simultaneously playing the guitar, antara (panpipes arranged in a semi-circle), synthesizer, and percussion. He is also the lead flutist and guitarist of his musical group Karumanta, which he formed in 1991. Listeners unanimously agree that the wonderful variety of his music, which ranges from passionate to tranquil, is both inspiring and calming.
Mr. Reynolds has been a guest recording artist for several Native American, New Age, and children’s music recordings, and his music was featured in the movie Follow Me Home at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 1996. He has recorded with guitar master Enrique Coria and flamenco guitarist Chuscales, and has shared the stage with celebrated Peruvian singer Cecilia Barraza, among others. Aside from playing the guitar, antara, synthesizer, and percussion, Mr. Reynolds is also a master of the quena (single-reed Andean flute) as well as other Andean wind instruments, charango (Andean version of the guitar with five double strings), and keyboard. In addition, Mr. Reynolds makes zamponas and antaras that he uses when playing live. He is also a sound engineer, producer, and a lawyer in Bolivia. |
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