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...
Today is #GivingTuesday! Be part of our #Kuyaykyayllu by supporting our projects to elevate Andean people's knowledge using music to open youth's eyes to a world of opportunities. We provide children and youth year-round with space and instruments free of charge where they can receive musical education and be exposed to eye-opening conferences. Projects like the Kuyayky Children's and Youth Orchestra and Kuyayky STARTLabs, a conference that brings together scientists from across the globe to share their innovations and, find future collaborations and build their potential.
We believe that music education with cultural identity at the core is key to these children's development in all areas of knowledge.
