SIKUREADA – THE STRENGTH OF INDIGENOUS MUSIC

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

Interrelation between the masculine and feminine, as principle of dual thought. Interpreting music, under the principles of collectivity, equality and inclusiveness.

Discover and learn how to interpret that ancestral musical heritage!

The Siku or traditional pan flute is composed of two rows of tubes: Arka (Male) and Ira (Female). To produce the melody, these two rows must interact by means of two players (Each one plays one row). This action is called the “braid” or “braiding”, and serves as a melodic development pillar.

The music produced with these flutes is called Sikureada, and its practice comes from the high plains´ region.

Instrumentation: Siku group – Set of traditional pan pipes, bombos (large drums) and sikuri drum, accessories such as chhaqchas, the traditional jingle bells, waqraphukus the traditional trompets.

Difficulty: No musical experience is required.

Sikuri night: Unforgettable musical night vigil

Extension program (Optional and recommendable for groups, with a minimum duration of 2D/1N).

Highlihts:

• We´ll play music in the Incas´ Sacred Valley surrounded by sacred mountains, nature and peace.
• Night watch and playing music around bonfires, under the Milky Way.
• Availability of Sikuri musicians´ typical clothes.