What is the “Andean ensemble phenomenon”? Name some performing groups that illustrate this phenomenon. (Examples may vary.)
What will be an ideal response?
• The "Andean ensemble phenomenon" refers to the spread of Andean music and ensembles (playing traditional Andean instruments and associated music) to other parts of the world. ". . . a now-broad phenomenon, both in the Andes and beyond: the itinerant Andean ensemble and the globalization of Andean musics."
• "Segundo ‘Galo' Maigua and his Quichua colleagues have been to Europe to play." He and his ensemble Conjunto Ilumán performed on ("Ilumán tiyu") discussed above.
• Other Ecuadorian ensembles featuring Quichua or Nueva Canción musics include Ñanda Mañachi, Conjunto Indígena "Peguche," and Jatari.
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