>>>"El cóndor pasa" is the title of a well-known music from Bolivia (according to Bolivians) or from Peru (according to Peruvians).
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>>Hilmar;
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>>The composer of “El Condor Passa” was Daniel Alomía Robles who is Peruvian and was written in 1913, according to one source.
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>Unfortunately, I have heard several Peruvians claim it is from Peru - citing names, as you do. And, I also heard several Bolivians claim it is from Bolivia - also citing names (which I can't remember). That is why I wrote the above - I am simply not sure.
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>>Some people would say that Simon and Garfunkel wrote it. :) However in their version they did not play the ending which is called a “Huayno”
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>Ah, yes, I have heard this incomplete popular song.
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>Although I am not an expert in music, I was thinking to create some MIDI files, with mainly Bolivian music, and place them on the Web - when I have some time. Nothing sophisticated - but perhaps some people might find the alien rythms quite interesting.

Hilmar;

The music of the Andes is most interesting. Each country in that region has music that is similar to adjoining areas and also unique music that is relaxing to listen to. One reason that some of the music is similar is that at one time the area was a part of the Inca Empire. Additionally, the musical instruments are the same.

Let me know if you do put up some Bolivian music on the Internet. I would be most interested. If I had my way I would do nothing but play music.

Tom