Yarina

Genre: World
Secondary Genre: Folk Somerville, Massachusetts USA Contact

Dressed in traditional multi-layered, brilliantly colored skirts and hand-embroidered blouses, sisters Ana and Kaya blend traditional dance movements and original choreography. Across all ages, everyone can relate to the beauty and magic of the music of YARINA

Artist Information

Biography

Winners of the 2005 NAMMYS for “Best World Music Recording Category” at the Native American Music Awards and the “Best Folk Music Recording” at the 2005 Indian Summer Music Awards, both with their latest album NAWI. This group of siblings have dedicated their careers to the preservation of Indigenous Identity through music, dance and poetry. Their music captivates audiences of all ages.

Yarina’s repertoire ranges from ancient Andean rhythms to original compositions, incorporating Jazz, Blues, Latin and Classical Western styles. Since 1991, they have been working for cultural and arts events and educational programs in the Northeastern US.

Their wholehearted dedication to musicianship, ancestral dance and cultural expression has earned them the honor of being named "Ambassadors for Indigenous Ecuadorian Performers" by the Department of Culture. Quito, Ecuador. Founded in 1984 by three brothers and their father and now joined by the younger siblings they continue to perform throughout their native country of Ecuador and the United States including the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, The Metropolitan Museum, First Night Celebrations and the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Instrumentation

YARINA QUARTET FOR SMALL ACTS
1. Roberto Cachimuel: Flutes, voice, guitar and violin
2. Tupac Cachimuel: Charango, mandolin, bandolin and percussions
3. Curi Cachimuel: Percussions and flutes
4. Rumi Cachimuel: Charango bandolin and flutes

YARINA FULL BAND (CONCERTS)
-Roberto Cachimuel: Violin, Sampoñas, Kenas & Vocal
-Rumi Cachimuel: Bass, Mandolin, Charango, Andean winds & Vocals
-Ati Cachimuel: Lead Guitar
-Curi Inti Cachimuel: Drums & percussions
-Tupac Cachimuel: Charango, Mandolin & percussions
-Ana Cachimuel: Dancer, Choreographer & Singer
-Kaya Cachimuel: Dancer, Choreographer & Singer

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS:
-Ixca Flores: Percussion & effects
-Manuel Cachimuel: Andean winds, Charango & Mandolin
-Rimay Cachimuel: Andean winds
-Saul Guaman: Dancer & Choreographer
-Sumay Cachimuel: Dancer
-Cathy Cachimuel: Dancer
-Gina Cachimuel: Dancer
-Amparo Burga: Dancer

Discography

-Live at the Pequot Museum "Foxwoods Casino" (Yari Records 2008)
-Nawi (Yari Records 2004)
-Inspiration (Yari Records 2001)
-Por Siempre "Forever" (Yari Records 1999)
-Amanecer "Sunrise" (Yari Records 1997)
-500 Años "500 Years" (Yahuar Wauky 1993)

Links

Audio

Lyrics

Video

Ecuador Concert

Photo Gallery

  • Flushing Town Hall Live

  • Yarina BBG

  • Rumi at NMAI

  • Yarina Pequot & Logo

  • Curi at NMAI

  • Toyos (Big Pipes) at NMAI

  • Kaya and Ana at NMAI

  • Yarina Music BB

  • Yarina Yellow BG

  • at NMAI NYC

Press

  • Kae Kotarski [+ Show ]

    "As YARINA's Roberto Cachimuel steps off the stage, violin in place, he slowly circles the audience,...

  • Jack Perricone, Song Writer [+ Show ]

    "YARINA's native costumes and their music can be described as delightful.... they are no doubt one o...

  • Matt Wunsch [+ Show ]

    "They switched instruments constantly and had the kind of vocal chemistry that seems only to come fr...

  • Daniel Strain [+ Show ]

    "Those present were brought deep into the Andes mountains and were able to experience this colorful,...

  • Carl Beatty [+ Show ]

    "YARINA's musicianship is excellent and is truly a treasure that contributes to the musical diversit...

Setlist

Yarina presents their acclaimed stage performance, infusing the music and dance of the Andes. This formal concert structure may be presented in either two 45-minute sets or a single 90-minute show. These formats have been presented on major stages throughout the U.S.

The Concert of Andean Music and dance has also been adapted for all school audiences from pre-K through High School and University students.

Basic Requirements

Calendar

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