Composer

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Peruvian Traditional

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:17

Harawi is a song cycle composed by the Peruvian composer, singer, and poet, José María Arguedas. It was composed in 1948 and premiered in Lima, Peru in the same year. The cycle consists of 12 movements, each of which is a song that tells a story of love, loss, and longing. The Harawi is a traditional Andean song form that originated in the highlands of Peru. It is characterized by its use of the Quechua language, which is the language spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes. The Harawi is typically sung by a soloist accompanied by a small ensemble of instruments, including the charango (a small guitar-like instrument), the quena (a type of flute), and the bombo (a large drum). The movements of Arguedas' Harawi are each based on a different traditional Andean melody, but they are all united by a common theme of love and loss. The lyrics of the songs are written in Quechua and Spanish, and they tell stories of unrequited love, betrayal, and heartbreak. The music is characterized by its haunting melodies, intricate rhythms, and use of traditional Andean instruments. One of the most distinctive features of the Harawi is its use of onomatopoeic sounds, which are used to imitate the sounds of nature and the environment. For example, in the first movement, "Allpamanta," the singer imitates the sound of a bird with the phrase "piu piu piu." In the second movement, "Yawar Fiesta," the singer imitates the sound of a drum with the phrase "tun tun tun." Overall, the Harawi is a powerful and evocative work that captures the essence of traditional Andean music and poetry. It is a testament to the enduring beauty and richness of the indigenous cultures of the Andes, and it continues to inspire musicians and audiences around the world.

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