Los Hermanos de los Andes in concert

Kigalia Fine Arts is pleased to present Los Hermanos de Los Andes in concert Thursday October 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the San Juan High School auditorium. 
Admission is by Kigalia Season Pass or $15 without. The group will perform a short program for the elementary school kids in the afternoon.
Los Hermanos de los Andes is an Andean folk music ensemble celebrated for preserving and sharing the rich musical heritage of the Andes through authentic ethnic instruments dating back to the ancient Inca civilization.
Founded in 1989 among the Rocky Mountains by friends of different nationalities attending Brigham Young University, the group was born when its founding members — originally from the United States, Chile, and Bolivia — discovered a shared love of the music of their home countries.
For over three decades, they have brought that heritage to thousands of listeners across the world.
The group performs on traditional Andean instruments including the zampoñas (pan flutes), the quena (a single-notch flute), and the charango (a lute-like instrument originally crafted from armadillo backs and now made of wood), creating a sound that transports audiences to the majestic Andes mountains.
Founding member Edgar Zurita, who plays the pan flutes, first fell in love with Andean music at age 14 during a musical revolution in his native Bolivia — an experience that changed the course of his life, and whose Bolivian roots remain the group’s strongest musical influence.
Today, Los Hermanos de los Andes are the founders and headliners of Luz de las Naciones, a celebration watched by millions online and thousands in person at the Conference Center.
Los Hermanos de los Andes has had a significant impact on the cultural landscape of Utah and beyond, performing throughout other U.S. states, including Hawaii, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Central America, Europe, and Asia.
The group has partnered with numerous private and public organizations, including the Latinx Cultural Center at Utah State University, the Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Living Traditions Festival, the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and the Provo City Library.
Their performances have also appeared at Latin festivals and in large-scale productions featuring sets, choirs, and dancers, and have been featured on BYUradio and Utah Public Radio, PBS and more.
Every performance by Los Hermanos de los Andes is more than a concert—it is a work of cultural storytelling.
The group explains the origin of each melody and what it meant to the people of the country where it originated, and shows and describes each instrument to the audience.
At the close of every show, children are invited on stage to experience a live performance up close, giving families a memory to treasure.
Above all, Los Hermanos de los Andes believes music is a universal language with the power to inspire, educate, and unite.
Through their enchanted melodies, the group breaks down cultural barriers and unifies people of all races, fostering connections that transcend language and borders.
By honoring the traditions of their ancestors, they aim to enrich lives, strengthen communities, and ensure this remarkable musical legacy continues to inspire future generations.