Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huaynos Of The Andes And Afro-peruvian Music | 20071013 | Lucy Duran presents the first of three programmes recorded on location in Peru. She begins her journey on the way to the lost city of Machu Picchu and the haunting huaynos of the Andes. Plus she explores the Afro-Peruvian traditions of the Pacific coast including a session with Peru's most famous singer Susana Baca, and a visit to one of Latin America's most atmospheric clubs, the Pena Don Porfirio. Susana Baca (vocals); Sergio Valdez (guitar/backing vocals); Cotito (cajon/backing vocals) Don Porfirio House Band: Jorge Velasquez (first guitar); Ronald Diaz (second guitar); Alfredo Calderon, Gabriel Hernandez (vocals); Manuel Vasquez, Eduardo Balcazar (cajon); Carlos Hernandez (bongos/cowbell); Wendor Salgado (guitar) All music, except Chabuca Granda: La Flor de la canela (album: Criollisima Nuevos Medios NM 15 769 CDD), was recorded on location in Peru by James Birtwistle for BBC Radio 3, August & September 2006 En route to the lost city of Machu Picchu and the music of the Pacific coast. Programme exploring music from around the world | |
| 02 | The Music Of Ayacucho | 20071020 | Lucy Duran presents a series recorded on location in Peru. 2/3. She explores the music of Ayacucho, the remote Andean region which bore the brunt of the Shining Path terrorist attacks throughout the 1980s and 90s. The programme features a session by Manuelcha Prado, a performance of the classic El Condor Pasa on the unique Peruvian harp, and songs from Puspo, a singer who already has 17 children at the age of 22. The Duo Ayacucho is Raul Gomez (guitar/vocals) and Freddie Gomez (charango/kena) with Puspo on vocals. Raul Curo Valenzuela (harp); Paolo Lopez (violin); Anthony Ortiz (scissors) All music was recorded on location in Peru by James Birtwistle for BBC Radio 3, August & September 2006. Featuring a session by Manuelcha Prado and a performance of the classic El Condor Pasa. Programme exploring music from around the world |
| 03 | Iquitos, Huancayo And Lake Titicaca | 20071027 | Lucy Duran presents a series recorded on location in Peru. 3/3. She records musicians on the banks of the Amazon in Iquitos and travels to the remote Andean town of Huancayo, famed for its massed saxophone orchestras. Also featured is the real sound of Peruvian panpipes with a group from Lake Titicaca. Jose Paima (kena); Valentin Paima (maracas); Luis Miguel Paima (snare drum); Elviz da Silva (bass drum) Javier Isuiza (voice); Javier Isuiza Jr. (guitar); Pedro Isuiza (cajon) Picaflor de los Andes: Un Pasajero en tu Camino album: The Real Music of Peru Globestyle Records CDORBD 064 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/ All music except Picaflor de los Andes was recorded on location in Peru by James Birtwistle for BBC Radio 3, August & September 2006 Huancayo is famed for its saxophone orchestras, and Lake Titicaca reveals real panpipes. Programme exploring music from around the world |