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THE BAND
JOSE MUENALA
// traditional flutes
Jose hails from Otavalo, Ecuador and plays traditional wind instruments, kena, zampoñas and sikus.
BYRON VACA
// traditional strings
Byron, Jose's neighbor growing up in Otvavalo, plays 10 string charango, and guitar. He sings in Kichwa and Spanish.
SUZANNE REED
// traditional drum
Suzanne plays the drum and narrates in Spanish or English, providing details about the instruments and culture of the Andes.
CESAR OTAVALO
// traditional strings
Cesar, who joins the group for quartet performances, plays the traditional charango as well as guitar.
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