Fair attracts music 'from the soul'
Published on 23 July, 2007
Walisuma will bring the music of South America to Rockhampton when the group plays at this weekend's Multicultural Fair. The group includes (l-r) Genaro Chuquicallara from Peru, David Zapata from Peru, Mario Conde from Bolivia and Miguel Ayma from Bolvia.A group of four indigenous South American musicians, known as Walisuma de los Andes, will perform the beautiful and timeless music of the Andes Mountains at this weekend's Multicultural Fair.
Walisuma is a word from the Inca language which means ‘from the soul' which is great description for the music that these men bring to the stage.
Representing the magical mystery of both their ancient and contemporary cultures, the musical group is colourful and exotic in their presentation.
They will entertain visitors to the Fair with their irresistible music of their homeland on traditional instruments such as panpipes (zampona), flutes (quena), guitars, charango (10 stringed instrument), mandolin and drums.
The group will play an endless variety of lively uplifting rhythms, laughing and singing as they inspire their audiences with fun loving vitality.
David Zapata from the South American music group Walisuma who will perform at this weekend's Multicultural Fair.Walisuma has delighted music lovers all over Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe for the past 10 years. They have produced 5 CDs which will be available for purchase at the Fair.