Latest Release
- 12 JAN 2024
- 20 Songs
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 7 : Sur les ailes du condor · 1994
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 7 : Sur les ailes du condor · 1994
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 10 (Sous le soleil sud americain) · 1990
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 9 : Entre vallées et montagnes · 1989
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 9 : Entre vallées et montagnes · 1989
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 7 : Sur les ailes du condor · 1994
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 7 : Sur les ailes du condor · 1994
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 9 : Entre vallées et montagnes · 1989
- Los Calchakis, Vol. 5: Chantent l'Amérique latine · 1988
- Los Calchakis, Vol.8 : Flûtes, guitares et chants d'Argentine · 1989
Singles & EPs
Appears On
- Philippe Cohen Solal
About Los Calchakis
Performing on 19 instruments, Los Calchakis has expanded on the Spanish-Incan musical traditions of the Andes Mountains. Led by lyricist, vocalist, flute, and percussion player Hector Miranda, the Buenos Aires-based quintet has been one of Argentina's most heralded bands. The group received a prestigious award from the Academy Charles Cros in 1971 and performed the Mikis Theodorakis-penned soundtrack of Costa-Gravas' film State of Seige. Although they remain rooted in traditional music, Los Calchakis focuses almost exclusively on original material. Their lengthy list of hits include such tunes as "Eldorado," "Mundo Nuevo," "Hombre Libre," and "Puerto de Palos." ~ Craig Harris
- ORIGIN
- Andes
- FORMED
- 1960
- GENRE
- South America