Partial proceeds from the album benefit the children of the rain forest. Yachay came together through their shamanic work in the Peruvian Amazon. Much of their music carries their experiences of the powerful beauty and fragility of the natural world. ‘Just’ two people with an acoustic guitar and simple percussion, Yachay sing in English and Spanish, and present a thundering sonic attack that both defies musical categorization and transcends cultural borders.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
