Incantation
Cacharpaya (Panpipes Of The Andes)
Label:Beggars Banquet – 205 581-320, Virgin – 205 581-320
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country:Europe
Released: 1982 Genre: Latin, Folk,
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
A1 On The Wings Of A Condor
A2 Sonccuiman
A3 Sikuriadas
A4 High Flying Bird
A5 Dolencias
A6 Winds On The Mountain
B1 Amores Hallaras
B2 El Pajaro Madrugador
B3 Platinum Paper
B4 The Condor Dance
B5 Cacharpaya
B6 Friends Of The Andes
"Cacharpaya (Panpipes Of The Andes)" is a masterpiece by the British project Incantation, active in the 1980s. Taking inspiration from traditional Andean music, the album features melodies featuring the zampoña (panpipe) and arrangements that combine synthesizers and rhythm machines. While respecting folk music phrases, the sound is methodically constructed using the studio technology of the time, symbolizing the process by which world music spread internationally. The soundscape, which combines rustic and artificial textures, has a unique appeal that differs from pure folk reproductions. This album reinterprets the image of Andean music as a pop/listening piece.