| Format | Audio CD |
| Ordering Number | SFW40564 |
| Barcode | 093074056424 |
| label | Smithsonian Folkways |
| Release date | 8/2/2013 |
| salesrank | 7261 |
¡Así Kotama! The Flutes of Otavalo, Ecuador features an Andean indigenous flute tradition unlike any other. It is the soundtrack of a success story that defies globalization, steers tradition in a new direction, and revitalizes a musical practice that was once considered obsolete. The joyful, multigenerational Kichwa flutists of Kotama village in the historic municipality of Otavalo play, chant, and dance their way into a future that upholds their deepest values and customs. 62 minutes, 40-page booklet with bilingual notes and photos.
This album is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Tradiciones/Traditions Series of Latino music albums, produced with support by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
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CD 1- 1.Chinkashka (Perdido "Lost")01:49
- 2.Arias Pampa (Valle Arias "Arias Valley")02:09
- 3.Llaz Tuaz (Llaz tuaz "Llaz Tuaz")01:36
- 4.Aly Kotama (Kotama sagrada "Sacred Kotama")02:09
- 5.Maldonado Chukllu Tanta (Maldonado rondín "Maldonado Harmonica")01:38
- 6.Allku Wayku (Quebrada de perros "Dog Ravine")01:28
- 7.Juanikito (Mi Juanitito "My Dear Juanito")01:36
- 8.Kotama Llakta (Comuna Kotama "Kotama Village")01:31
- 9.Aswata Llukchiy (Saca guarapu "Take out the Chicha")01:47
- 10.Kotamashina (Como Kotama "Like Kotama")01:38
- 11.Anrango Kayta (Chichico flauta "Chichico Flute")01:30
- 12.Hatun Yaku (Gran Río "Great River")01:35
- 13.Churapay (Asienta "Lay it down")01:25
- 14.San Vicente Chukllu Tanta (San Vicente rondín "San Vicente Harmonica")01:30
- 15.Hawa Kotama (Kotama alto "Upper Kotama")01:38
- 16.Tiyu Pamba (Altillanura de arena "Sandy Plateau")01:32
- 17.ImbaKotama (ImbaKotama "ImbaKotama")01:40
- 18.Aya Shamuk (El espíritu que viene "The Coming Spirit")01:23
- 19.Halaku (Jalaku "Halaku")01:28
- 20.Arellano Kayta (Arellano flauta "Arellano Flute")01:34
- 21.Tulcanazo Chukllu Tanta (Tulcanazo rondín "Tulcanazo Harmonica")01:33
- 22.Trávez Kayta (Trávez flauta "Trávez Flute")01:28
- 23.Uchu Wayku (Quebrada de ají "Chili Ravine")01:33
- 24.Kotama (Kotama "Kotama")01:23
- 25.Capilla Punku (Puerta de la capilla "Chapel Door")01:24
- 26.Kotama Chukllu Tanta (Kotama rondín "Kotama Harmonica")01:28
- 27.Aya Tushuy (La danza del espíritu "Spirit Dance")01:23
- 28.Conejo Chupa (Cola de conejo "Rabbit’s Tail")01:51
- 29.Cabascango Chukllu Tanta (Cabascango rondín "Cabascango Harmonica")01:48
- 30.Kotama Ñan (Camino de Kotama "Kotama Path")01:38
- 31.Kotama Wayra (Viento de Kotama "Kotama Wind")01:41
- 32.Yaku Taki (Canción de agua "Water Song")03:40
- 33.Kashna Kotama (Así Kotama "This Is Kotama")01:54
- 34.Ñawi Mayllay (Lavado de cara "The Face Washing")02:18
- 35.Puchka paskachik (Limandero "Umbrella Swift")02:44
- 36.Bonus Track: Yaku Chaka (Puente del río "River Bridge")02:28
- Total:01:02:50