Kuyayky’s story began in the 1970’s when Jose Hurtado Zamudio, a university professor and musicologist, married educator and singer Edda Bonilla Peña (of the Conjunto Alma Jaujina). Deeply committed to fostering the arts and culture in Peru, Jose and Edda embarked their efforts on forming choirs and musical groups throughout Peru’s central region. Continue reading...
Almost 10 years ago we began our Kuyayky Children's Orchestra project in Jauja, one of the first kids to say yes to us was @yashinshayirayaringanoshingari ! Today she is not only one of our leading and recording cellists but one of our most important youth leaders! Happy birthday Yanira! As your #kuyaykyayllu we will continue to celebrate all of your triumphs 💓💪🏾✨🙌🏽
We're super excited to share the results of this musical residency where our very talented Mariluz Hurtado, M.A. is one of the teaching artists. Congratulations in advance to the students and all of the incredible musicians involved in this amazing project AYNI Jazz 👏🏾🙌🏾💓✨
Today our hometown of #Jauja, set in the central Peruvian Andes, celebrates another anniversary. Earlier this morning they recognized the work of our founders.
Allinpuni #kuyaykyayllu! Jose Hurtado
