MUSICIANS
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FREDY SALAZAR QUISPE
"I
was born in the central part of the
Andes of Peru, a place
called Junin, a small
village
of valleys and pampas (plateaus),
where the climate is very
cold. I am from Mestizo parents;
my father David Salazar,
natural
of the Andes (Yauyos) and
my mother Visitacion Quispe,
natural of the Andes (Tarma).
The first years of my
life I spent in the Andes,
then
my parents took me to the
capital; my musical experiences
began at the age of 13, and
I
finished my studies there.
During that time, I met and
played music
with many talented musicians.
I had the opportunity to
travel
to different parts of my
country. I owe my interest
in music to
my father,
as he was a musician who
played the saxophone, which
was the first instrument
I was exposed
to as a child.That was enough
to ignite
a
passion for music in me. I participated in many musical events at schools, colleges and |
universities. I also learned the traditional dances of Peru. I spent many years learning and admiring the culture of my ancestors, the Incas. Because of the political upheaval in my country, I decided to persue and develop my music somewhere else...destiny brought me here to the United States. My instruments of choice, the ones I carry in my soul, are the wind instruments "Zamponas" and "Quenas". I also play Guitar, Charango and various percussion. I will continue to play, and thereby preserve the music of my ancestors."
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DAVID SALAZAR QUISPE
"I
was born in the mountains
of Junin, Peru. This is where
I finished my studies. I received from my parents
and relatives, the cultural and ancestral musical
identity that is so much a part of my life.
My
instruments of choice are percussion of many
varieties, and the drum set. I also enjoy the
sweet sounds and beautiful melodies of the
Zamponas and Quenas, along with the rhythms
of the Bombo
(drum). Together, these are the sounds of music
from my homeland in the Andes, which makes
us proud and fills us with satisfaction. I
have
participated in different musical groups, spreading
traditional music of the three regions of my
country; the coast, mountains and jungle. I
have three children. Two sons, 10 and 3, and
a daughter
who is 7. My children enjoy music and they
are performing at school on the |
instruments
from our country. I will continue to support
their
passion for music, as my parents did for me.
I came to California in 1998, and as a professional,
I am in the best moments of my life. We take
pride in doing all the technical and musical
details ourselves, ensuring a successful performance
every time. I am grateful to my family, who
supports my musical career, and I see them
each year when
I return to Peru. I offer thanks to God for
giving me this musical talent. With all my
heart, David." |
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