Quena Flute

Quena Flute

Shamans of Peru CD

Shamans of Peru - Ceremonial Chants, Icaros, and Music

This unique collection of documents Records from a collection of ceremonial chants and Ayahuasca icaros CD.

Loved San Pedro ceremony 1-3 held in Puruchucu, head of the Rimac Valley. The ruins of this sacred site or huaca back to the pre-Inca times and have been faithfully reconstituted. Staging for the ceremony, three musicians play with replicas of pre-Hispanic instruments. Alonso del Rio says: "any continuation of their initial agreement, we explored the possibilities of musical instruments to give an idea of what music could be like in pre-Columbian times. The melodies came to us through the ancestral memory evoked through medicinal plants like San Pedro and Ayahuasca. Instruments: flutes notch ceramic Chincha civilization, Nazca panpipes or 'antara' with their special agreements similar to Oriental scales, and drums Nazca.

The Mesa Nortena is a particular tradition of ceremony best preserved of the Las Huaringas, high and remote lakes sacred in the northern department of Piura.
There are probably only a few good teachers who continue this ancient tradition in Peru today. The rest simply work with the externalities of the mesa, while giving their clients minimal doses of the visionary cactus San Pedro. importance has been given over the origin of medicine, to be participants in the organization and the maestro for the power flow. The mesa was then used to intensify the power plant.

An altered state is required to enter the world of the symbolic objects on the mesa (the word refers to the altar and the ceremony itself). The abundance of macerated plants, perfumes and scents used in the mesa function to move the feelings associated with memories. At a deep level, sensations are translated into vibrations which the medicine brings to consciousness so that evil and pain can be "re-membered 'again and a new attitude can emerge.

The singado, or absorption of juice tobacco soaked through the nostrils involves another power medicine which is used to intensify the San Pedro at regular intervals. The instruction the maestro to pour up the left or right nostril reflects the notion of duality in shamanic disciplines all over the world: masculine and feminine, hot and cold, the upper world and earth, expansion and contraction, flowing and stagnant. The disease results from one of these polarities off balance. Singado The word comes from the Quechua word singa meaning nose and is perhaps an Andean notion of Pranayama!

More audible in the following two mesas of 4 or 5 are rattling of chonta, or black bamboo sticks used for cleansing the aura and people spraying the maestro and the mouths of assistants, perfumes and maceration plant on the participants.

The trend in marketing a tradition is inherent in urbanization and see things for their utility and companies. For example mesas are sometimes held so that lawyers win legal battles. Piles of documents are placed on the mesa so that the power works on them and they win their case. In this way a shamanic ceremony is degraded to folklore. We can try to reconstruct the original tradition as he was in pre-Columbian times and remove the images of Sarita Colonia and the other saints, crucifixes, photos etc., that have accumulated over the centuries and evolved the mesa into the mestizo tradition which survives today. Left behind are the ancient stones, magic plant brews and enchanted waters Lake Las Huaringas, being the original elements, which have survived underneath.

Track 4 Mesa with Alejandro Sanchez. Maestro Sanchez lives in Comas, a distant suburb of Lima which began in the 1960s as a slum. It is surrounded by impressive hills of the arid stony desert. The mansion is at the end of the road near the cemetery and overlooks this immense settlement from where it draws its customers. Sanchez was born in Sondorillo near the legendary sacred lakes of Las Huaringas. At age 11, while still at school, he seemed to have perceptions and ability to predict things accurately. His astonished teachers thought he was hallucinating and called for maestro Florentin Garcia. Later, Alejandro became his apprentice and taught him the secrets of plants.

The strangeness of these ceremonies can be considered part of "traps" rituals in general. Strangeness serves to trick the rational mind so that it will not interfere with the subtle processes taking place in the subconscious. When we are fully awake, things can indeed seem strange ... "People are strange when you're a stranger ... "As the song by The Doors goes. Part of healing is the recovery of lost gifts of perception, the feeling of being alive.

Track 5 Mesa with Leopoldo Vilela who was also born near the famous Las Huaringas Radiopampa in an extremely cold place at 3500 meters. He was 90 years old and in very good health at the time of this mesa which was also held in the ruins of Puruchucu. At three years he has been sent outside to find herbs for her mother who suffered from a stomach ache, and there he knew he would become a healer. He had used to watch his father who was clairvoyant and assisted people in his community to find their animals when they were lost. He used tarot cards and looked into bottles of aguardiente (brandy) with grains of corn of different colors at the bottom

Don Leopoldo improvises sessions for groups and individuals, which may continue for hours. They are full of idiosyncrasy, and characterized by warmth, dedication and playfulness, which is very touching at times. The endless sequence of bottles of tastes and smells and other procedures are often extremely funny during his speech by inadvertently and caresses on his guitar (of his own manufacture) often provoke smiles and laughter to everyone present.

Beings Humans have an instinctive awareness of states of mind other people aware. If another person, a shaman, is authentic and spontaneously creative in the moment which has the power to focus the mind, it prevents verbalizing and rationalizing. A sense of pure wonder is evoked.

Track 6 calls for closure. Conch or pututus is still used in Andean communities, are transmitted from the Incas who obtained the Caribbean. They are used for convening meetings and ceremonies.

Loved 7-9 icaros Shipibo Mateus Castro, a shaman living outside Pucullpa in Yarinacocha. Art of the Shipibo, especially textile designs, are closely related to ayahuasca icaros. The words of the songs are stories that the symbolic ability of nature to heal itself. For example, the crystalline waters of a river to wash the sick person, while colored flowers attract hummingbirds whose delicate wings fan healing energies etc. You can see such things in your visions but the essence which cures you is perhaps more likely to be understanding of what's happening in your life, allowing inner feelings to unblock so that bitterness and anger conformational change of ecstasy and love. To wake of the "illusion of being alive is to experience life itself.

10-16 shots Dona Cotrina Valles was born in Agua Blanca, San Martin department. It was formed from a master in 1979 and later came to live in Iquitos with her husband. Today, she lives alone with her children. It is very unusual for a woman to be a shaman urban areas, although they exist between indigenous peoples. Amongst other limiting beliefs, it is believed that women break taboos as they are unable to take seriously regime because of the demands of their husbands and that when they go shopping in the market, they will have contact with menstruating women or those who are ill dormida, (Ie a person who has made love all night).

Diet is a controversial issue in the city as the temptations of food both rich and spicy sex are higher than in the rainforest. As all shamans will tell you, Dona too, says that sex is bad. "Plant-mother 'you likes and if you make love to another person, you're unfaithful to her. For this reason, it is often said that Ayahuasca is jealous, and if you do concerned, it makes you ill instead of healing you. You can also not be able to see visions. The adverse effects of not respecting the diet are called cutipa and scope of a sense of trauma and stress to skin problems.

Dona songs are sung in Spanish and Quechua as are the chants of Javier Arevalo below. Both Dona and Javier are mestizo shamans, that is to say their ancestors came to the Amazon, Andes, rather than being indigenous to the Amazonian Shipibo are. The melodies of mestizo icaros have a structure Andean and are sung partly in Quechua, a language of the Andes.

Track 17 Despacho to Pachamama in the ruins of Pisac. A despacho is an offering to the goddess Earth, Pachamama, which nurtures all life on earth. The ceremony symbolizes the reciprocity of nature and speaks back, saying "we understand the message and we have "the same attitude. The word despacho was mistakenly translated into Spanish after the Conquest as pago, meaning payment, involve a Satanic pact with the darkness forces.

As each participant made their contribution to the despacho convened by Doris Rivera Lenz shaman "La Gringa, Kike Pinto, played pre-Columbian instruments. The first piece is a Harawi Department of Cusco played on a Quena, or notch flute, made from the wing bone of a condor. This little melody has been handed down from Inca times, thanks to its incorporation into Catholic mass in the colonial era. The second play is a Haylli San Pedro de Casta, Lima Department, played a ch'iriqway or antara (panpipes), made from condor feathers. The melody also has pre-Hispanic roots and has survived a form chirisuya played on a kind of oboe, probably of Arab origin. This track ends with calls on the putu, or conch shell.

Kike Pinto is a musician and researcher at the life of traditional Andean music. He has recorded several CDs and is curator of his own Museum of Andean Music Hatunrumiyoq, Cusco.

Loved 18-26 Javier Arevalo comes from Nuevo Progreso, a community of 50 families on the Rio Napo. Several generations of his family before him were shamans and already at 17, he knew this was his future. However, when he was 20 his father died of a Virot (poisoned dart in the spiritual world) sent by a jealous and malicious brujo (sorcerer) in his community. Shortly after, he began his retirement two years in the rainforest with his maestro grandfather, plants of many plans, which would later become his 'doctors'. During his stay in the desert he realized it was better to leave God to punish the brujo who killed his father, and He decided to be a healer not a sorcerer.

There are several types of icaros at the beginning of the session. Their purpose is to cause or mareacion effects and, in the words of Javier, "sensitive to the spirit visions to penetrate, then the curtains can open for the start of the" theater. Other Icaros call the spirit of Ayahuasca to open visions' as though the light exposure of the optic nerve. Moreover, if the visions are too high, the same spirit can be made to fly to bring the person back to normality.
There icaros to call "doctors", or plant spirits, for healing, while others icaros call animal spirits, which protect and rid patients of spells. Healing can be icaros for specific conditions like Manchar which a child may suffer when it gets a fright. The mind of a child is not attached to his body as that of an adult, therefore a small fall can easily be stolen. Manchar is a common reason for taking children to ayahuasca sessions.

Llamada 18 shots of mareacion in which the spirits of various medicinal plants are called, here huacapurana, a large hardwood tree, whose bark is used for arthritis. Huacapurana is also used as an arcane, or spirit to protect the body. Also remocaspi whose bark is used to reduce fever and cure malaria.

About the Author

Howard G. Charing, is an accomplished international workshop leader on shamanism. He has worked some of the most respected and extraordinary shamans & healers in the Andes, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Philippines. He organises specialist retreats to the Amazon Rainforest at the dedicated centre located in the Mishana nature reserve. He is the author of the best selling book, Plant Spirit Shamanism (Destiny Books USA). Visit his website http://www.shamanism.co.uk

Wood quena flute, 'Peace Flute' (Peru) $49.95 Dionisio Quilla crafts a beautiful quena flute, an instrument dating to the Inca Empire. Quena means "many-holed object" in the Quechua language. It is said to have entranced birds to soar above its player, which may be no wonder given that early versions the quena were fashioned from condor bone. Quilla crafts this piece from diablo fuerte or yellow wood and paints it by hand. It includes a bright fabric carrying case.

Wood quena flute, 'Jacaranda' (Peru) $33.99 The rich grain of jacaranda wood lends its extraordinary beauty to this quena flute. Crafted by hand, it is a legacy of the Inca and an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian music. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a sweet sound. Its case emulates pre-Hispanic textiles.

Wood quena flute, 'Andean Song' (Peru) $47.95 The sweet melody of the quena flute evokes images of tranquil Andean highlands. Quena means "many-holed object" in the Quechua language and it is said to have entranced birds to soar above the person playing it. This may be no wonder, given that early versions the quena were crafted from condor bone. Dionisio Quilla crafts this piece from diablo fuerte, or yellow wood and engraves it with the name taki, which in Quechua means "song." The quena arrives with a colorful carrying case.

Bamboo quena flute, 'Night Owl' (Peru) $38.49 Handcrafted of smooth bamboo, the quena flute is a legacy of the Inca. Today it is an indispensable instrument in traditional Peruvian songs. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a professional sound. An owl adorns the flute and its fabric case emulates pre-Hispanic textiles.

Wood quena flute, 'Song of the Andes' (Peru) $42.95 Jacaranda wood lends its extraordinary beauty to this quena flute. Crafted by hand, it is a legacy of the Inca, an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian music. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a sweet sound and tunes it to 440. The mouthpiece is carved from bone and its case emulates pre-Hispanic textiles.

'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru) $70.63 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Product Features:Rich grain of jacaranda wood lends its extraordinary beauty to this quena fluteCrafted by hand, it is a legacy of the Inca and an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian musicBenito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a sweet soundCase emulates pre-Hispanic textilesCarrying case includedStory Behind the Art:Benito Tito, known to his friends as Tito Peru is an expert at crafting traditional Peruvian musical instruments. The artist uses a variety of natural materials to make the different instruments, including bamboo reeds, Castilian cane and goat skin. Tito is very keen to preserve Peru's musical traditions. One of his goals is to equip his workshop better tools so he can make more instruments to sell. 'Aiding in the preservation of our musical heritage is my family's legacy. We have carefully crafted traditional instruments for generations. My greatest goal is to best provide for my family, and to send my five children to college,' the artist notes.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral* Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.

'Quena Flute Players' Wool Tapestry (Peru) $374.18 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Dress up your decor with this beautiful wool tapestry. Handcrafted by artisans in Peru, this wool tapestry features three musicians playing their traditional flutes. Product Features:Crafted of 100-percent wool with cotton warp A trio of Andean musicians play their quena flutesWool tapestries featuring the soft shading of a paintingDisplay rod not includedIntended as wall decorMeasures 36.6 inches wide x 33.1 inches high Dry clean onlyStory Behind the Art:Walter Paucar Velarde continues his family's weaving legacy. 'My father was a well-known weaver who won several national prizes, and many of his finest works ended up in Europe,' he says with obvious pride. 'I began working with him when I was 14 years old. I am full-time weaver of tapestries. My wife also weaves and we transmit the beauty and tradition of our hometown to the rest of the world.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral*Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.

Handcrafted Bamboo 'Night Owl' Andean Quena Flute (Peru) $80.01 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Handcrafted of bamboo, the quena flute is a legacy of the Inca. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a professional sound while an owl adorns the flute and its case emulates pre-Hispanic textiles.Product Features:Materials: BambooColor: Beige, brownWeight: 80 gramsDecorative quality, intended only as a conversation pieceCase: 100-percent acrylicDimensions: 15 inches long x 1 inch diameterStory Behind the Art:Benito Tito, known to his friends as Tito Peru, is an expert at crafting traditional Peruvian musical instruments, such as 'zampona' and 'quena' flutes, the 'antara,' 'roncadora,' 'tamasca,' tambourines, 'taymuro,' and ocarinas. Each one is handcrafted with rustic tools. 'Aiding in the preservation of our musical heritage is my family's legacy. We have carefully crafted traditional instruments for generations,' he says.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedPlease allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.

Wool tapestry, 'Quena Flute Players' (Peru) $179.99 In a dramatic and colorful composition, a trio of Andean men bow their heads, close their eyes, and coax plaintive notes of haunting beauty from their quenas, traditional flutes. Walter Paucar depicts them with clean line and contemporary flair. Using 90% sheep wool and 10% cotton tinted with natural and industrial dyes, he weaves an enchanting tapestry. The relleno technique permits him to add tufts of colored wool between the weft, or crosswise strands, creating the soft shading of a painting. Titled "Los quenistas" in Spanish.

Quena $18.99 Gall (Formerly Gallo):629

Ceramic figurine, 'Angel with Flute' (Peru) $44.95 Dressed in the style of Cuzco, an angel plays a traditional quena flute. Artisans of the Mamani Family shape the heavenly messenger of ceramic clay, realistically painted by hand.

Ceramic candleholder, 'Andean Mermaid with Flute' (Peru) $64.95 Beautiful and ethereal, an Andean mermaid charms with traditional tunes from her quena flute. Alberto Aparicio Canchari conjures an original character, which he sculpts into a candleholder in the ceramic tradition of Ayacucho.

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Flute $34.99 Gil Mayers Flute - Giclee Print

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