Meet a local Quechua Musician and Listen to Indigenous Music

Jorge was born in the province of Qanchis to the south of Cusco and migrated with his family to the city as a young man. He has worked as a professional musician, teacher and producer of instruments since then. He has travelled to Germany and the United States as an ambassador of traditional Quechua music, in part sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute of World Music in Washington D.C. Jorge is deeply passionate about his Quechua origins and has passed on the values of his upbringing to his sons, who have become splendid musicians themselves, sometimes accompanying him.

Typical Andean lunch at Jorge’s house with a demonstration of traditional instruments and music:

Enjoy a great indigenous lunch prepared by Jorge and his family in the intimacy of the garden of their home in Cusco, with great views over the historic center.  The lunch is followed by a demonstration of Andean instruments performed by the artist himself. Jorge will play wonderful pure Quechua music, rarely heard nowadays unless you venture out to remote village festivals. A real treat! Time: half day

Prices per person in USD

1 person USD 250.-
2 people USD 125.-
3 people USD 85.-
4 people USD 65.-

Hawairikuy rite:

This is an Andean rite that enables us to live in harmony with everything that surrounds us, not only the material world but also the spiritual world. This rite connects us with Mother Earth and creates a consciousness of and responsibility towards her. In this participative ceremony, we use the sacred coca leaves, aromatic plants, seeds and sweets that all represent different aspects of the material and spiritual world. Jorge will accompany our offering with some special ritual music. Time: half day

Price per person in USD:

1 person USD 200.-
2 people USD 115.-
3 people USD 85.-
4 people USD 75.-

Includes:

• English-speaking guide
• Private transport to a beauty spot in the outskirts of Cusco where we may perform the ritual undisturbed.