Bolivian Singer, author and composer Luzmila Carpio debuts her latest work as part of the Festival of Latin American Women in the Arts (FLAWA).
Mixing contemporary and indigenous rhythms from the Andes, Carpio’s otherworldly soprano soars, sounding closer to a theremin, or the pan flutes that pepper her sound. These vocals – woven over layers of bird sound, guitar, woodwinds and bells – are indebted to Quechua culture; specifically, its devotionals to the goddess Pachamama, or Mother Earth. A testament to her boundary pushing – she has collaborated with electronic artists such as Chancha Via Circuito and Nicola Cruz.
Dubbed ‘the voice of the Andes’, Carpio, who was born in Potosí and sings in Quechua and Spanish, promotes indigenous culture and heritage. She was appointed Bolivian ambassador to France from 2006 to 2010 and was honoured by the French government in 2011 as a Grand Officer of l'Ordre National du Mérite.
Produced by the Barbican
Part of FLAWA
Supported by the Arts Council England
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Milton Court
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Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.
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Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH
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