Chayag, Andean folk music

Chayag presents an exciting program of folkloric music and dance from the Andean region, using a wide variety of authentic instruments, including the Charango (ten string lute), El Bombo (Andean drum), Quena and Zamponas (Native South American Flutes), guitar among others.

Chayag performs and shares information about the history and legends behind these unique instruments and dances, including the indigenous, European, and African influences on them.

They bring the sounds and dances of Latin America to life as they play and share the stories and traditions of the people and culture of their origin. Through folkloric music, they hope to inspire interest and concern for those beyond their borders and provide audiences with new insight on Latin America. The program is appropriate for audiences of all ages. It is very energetic, entertaining, enlightening and very hands-on!

Chayag invites you on a magical journey to the land of this marvelous culture. Through the songs and dances they will share with you the hopes for a more peaceful humanity.

Tickets $15, children 12 and under free