Picture, if you will, a traditional Peruvian flute band. Now mix in the flavors and instruments of a rock band. Getting strange, huh? Now, include such characters as “Little Juanito” on the mini guitar (Little John’s Peruvian counterpart), “Peruvian Emo-Guy” on the drums, the “Flute Master,” “Jack of all Sounds” (a man in traditional indigenous attire with every possible known instrument and sound making device – at one point he busted out a baby goat skull…), and others on the electric guitar and bass. Throw this whole group into a dark, dingy basement that fits about 20 people total.
Now, my friends, you have the band “Los Ultimos Incas” that we saw in the Machileros Bar in Barranco, Lima, Peru. It was definitely an experience.
Here’s a few video clips that a friend took from the show. This first one is by far my favorite and it captures a few of the rock out sessions and “unique” blend of music.
Note: See if you can spot my favorite band member, “Little Juanito,” rocking out on his guitar. Obviously, I got his autograph after the show…
Here’s another clip to get another idea of the music. Bear with this one, it’s a slower song, but take note of the eccletic mix of flutes and noise instruments in the background:
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