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	Ecuador Hotels, Tourism, and Travel Information \| Ecuador
		As such, he is a celebrated hero in the country of Ecuador.
		Sadly, many of these animals are found on the endangered species list of Ecuador.
		The Significance of Medicinal Plants in Ecuador Walking into a local drug store, we are surrounded by an abundance of medicines including those that are available without a prescription.
	www.ecuador.com /music (360 words)

	Music of Ecuador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Pacific coast of Ecuador is known for the amor fino, a kind of popular song, as well as a variety of dance music.
		El pasacalle is a form of dance music, while the sentimental el yarabi is probably the most popular form in Ecuador.
		The folk music of the northwest part of Ecuador is most famous for the marimba, a distinctive instrument most common in the provinces of Esmeraldas, Pichincha, Imbabura, Carchi and Guayas; it is a direct and virtually unchanged import from West Africa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Ecuador (418 words)

	Encyclopedia: Music of Ecuador
		In music a passacaglia (French: passacaille, Spanish: passacalle or pasacalle) is a musical form and the corresponding court dance.
		A modern marimba The marimba is a musical instrument in the percussion family.
		Bambuco is sometimes said to be the unofficial music of the country of Colombia.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Music-of-Ecuador (933 words)

	Ecuador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of Ecuador is a country in northwestern South America, bounded by Colombia on the north, by Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west.
		Advanced indigenous cultures flourished in Ecuador long before the area was conquered by the Inca empire in the 15th century.
		In 1563, Quito, Ecuador became the seat of a royal "audiencia" (administrative district) of Spain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ecuador (400 words)

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		Ancient tombs from the Nasca, Moche, and other cultures have yielded flutes, trumpets, drums, and other musical artifacts; many ceramic jars found in ancient tombs depict musical instruments being used in various contexts (shamanism, propitiation to the gods, hunting, dancing) that are difficult to interpret.
		Music was obviously important in the human and supernatural worlds of ancient Andean people (see further Dale A. Olsen, Music of El Dorado: The Ethnomusicology of Ancient South American Cultures, Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2002).
		Physical and musical differences are noticable from Píura and Ancash in the north, Canta and Junín in the central region, to Ayacucho and Cuzco in the south.
	otto.cmr.fsu.edu /~cma/andes.htm (1376 words)

	Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Main article: History of Ecuador Advanced indigenous cultures flourished in Ecuador long before the area was conquered by the Inca empire in the 15th century.
		Ecuador is a member of the United Nations (and most of its specialized agencies) and the Organization of American States (OAS) and also is a member of many regional groups, including the Rio Group, the Latin American Economic System, the Latin American Energy Organization, the Latin American Integration Association, and the Andean Pact.
		The culture of Ecuador mirrors the demographics of the country itself, and is a rich amalgam of various influences.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/E/Ecuador.htm (1625 words)

	The Culture of Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In addition to the numerous native cultures, Ecuador is home to a Mestizo culture, and a sizable Afro-Ecuadorian culture (approximately a half-million), the descendants of African slaves who worked on coastal sugar plantations in the sixteenth century.
		Music was obviously important in the human and supernatural worlds of ancient Andean people.
		El Pasillo is slow, sad music that is played mainly with the guitar and rondin, a flute-like instrument consisting of several pipes.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/ecuador/ecuadorculture.htm (650 words)

	Music
		Music for Teachers: The Music for Teachers website is being developed to provide practical support for the design of Music Schemes of Work to match the requirements of the revised National Curriculum in England.
		Music Education Launch Site: Created by Jeffrey S Brenan, The Music Education Launch Site was created to serve as a launching point for web travelers interested in music and music education.
		Music By Women: This website provides a catalogue of recordings (CDs and tapes), books and resource packs in 12 main sections, including acappella, feminist and political, folk, world music and women composers from the 11th century to the present day.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /REVmusic.htm (3450 words)

	Embassy of Ecuador in Washington D.C. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Music of Ecuador reflects the multiethnic and multicultural character of the country, Ecuador´s Music has been influenced by African rhythms, traditional Andean music, and indigenous music from the jungle.
		The term "National Music" has come to be used to indicate a large variety of musical forms.
		Vocal music includes a large repertory of music for funerals, which is sung with a heavy percussion accompaniment.
	ecuador.org /Music.htm (297 words)

	Music of Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Ecuador is most famous for marimba a distinctive form of music from it is a direct and virtually unchanged from West Africa.
		El pasillo is played guitar and rondin the latter being similar a flute and is usually downtempo; it is from the waltz.
		El pasacalle is a form of dance music while the sentimental el yarabi is the most popular form in Ecuador.
	www.freeglossary.com /Ecuadorian_music (280 words)

	Music professor brings Gershwin to Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		"Music is an international language, and the language which is used in music worldwide is Italian," said Kreider, senior lecturer of music at McDaniel.
		With his knowledge of the language of music – and accompanied by two Spanish speakers to help with other language barriers – Kreider visited Ecuador from June 14 to 28 to perform in a series of concerts.
		Meanwhile, Kreider returned with CDs of the music of Ecuador and pan pipes for Robin Armstrong, associate professor of music.
	www.mcdaniel.edu /news/archive04/dkreider.shtml (382 words)

	Music of Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Ecuador is most famous for marimba, adistinctive form of music from Esmeraldas ; it is a direct and virtually unchanged import from West Africa.
		El pasillo is played with guitar and rondin, the latter being similar to a flute, and is usually downtempo; it isdescended from the waltz.
		The people of the Chota River valley have invented a form of music called bomba, which has achieved some fame outsidethe region.
	www.therfcc.org /music-of-ecuador-109089.html (119 words)

	Music Catalog
		Music from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia is much loved throughout the world.
		World music is a term that cannot be accurately defined for the scope of possibilities is so broad.
		We like to define it as music that has some cultural influence and that cannot fall into any other niche or category of music that is being created today.
	www.condorrecords.com /music.htm (332 words)

	Latin American Music Styles
		It is not an easy task to determine the home of a musical variety if you have to choose from more than 20 countries.
		That is why broadcasters in Northern Peru, during the war against Ecuador a couple of years ago, did not curtail their usual programs of Ecuadorian pasillos.
		To start it off there is an ID in Quichua followed by a music cut, at the end of which the signal faded down.
	home.swipnet.se /gersnaes/henriks/lamusic.html (2065 words)

	Ecuador MP3 & Music - Traditional Music - Ecuador Travel Magazine :: Go Ecuador .com
		It was formed in 1997 in honor of Marquise of Solanda, a distinguished Ecuadorian landowner of the 19th century.
		Mentioning the name "Los Brillantes," is to refer to a cultural emblem that has a four decades trajectory in Ecuador, first as a quartet and then as a trio.
		Máximo Escaleras is one of the most representative artists in the music known as Musica Rockolera or “Jukebox Music”.
	www.goecuador.com /magazine/mp3-traditional.html (246 words)

	University of Maine at Presque Isle - Indigenous music of Ecuador on stage in Wieden
		In the early 80’s, their father Josè was intensely involved in various organizations working to reclaim the rights, culture, and political representation of the native peoples of Ecuador.
		It became apparent to Josè that the music and songs of the native Andean peoples connected the various and unique indigenous organizations.
		Music and dance had always been an important part of family life for the seven Cachimuel brothers and sisters growing up in Otavalo.
	www.umpi.maine.edu /cms/news/releases/-20050128175 (449 words)

	Peter Wordelman - Fulbright Application, Ecuador
		Ecuadorian choral music is virtually unknown to the rest of the world.
		The choir is also dedicated to sharing this music with poor children in remote areas of the country.
		The sessions included the sharing of music, nutritious food, the building of Andian flutes, and teaching the children songs for the newly built flutes as well as songs for singing.
	www.eou.edu /music/fulbright.htm (1981 words)

	Ritual Shuar Music of Ecuador - Sound Clip - MSN Encarta
		Among the Shuar living on the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains in Ecuador are a number of shamans (spiritual healers).
		To cure a patient, the Shuar shaman drinks a hallucinogenic brew called natema in order to go into a trance and gain the assistance of spiritual helpers.
		"Shaman Curing" from Music of the Jivaro of Ecuador (Cat.# Folkways FE 4386) (p)1973 Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
	encarta.msn.com /media_461532887/Ritual_Shuar_Music_of_Ecuador.html (132 words)

	Open Directory - Society: People: Personal Homepages: M (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		McLellan, Lesley - Includes her favorite quotations, music and art, as well as photos of her friends.
		McLeod, Kembrew - Music critic and University of Iowa professor.
		Moe, Sten E - Graphic designer offers news, weblog, portfolio, and links.
	www.dmoz.org /Society/People/Personal_Homepages/M (5042 words)

	Music of Ecuador - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Music of Ecuador - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Fundación de Desarrollo Social Afroecuatoriano (AZUCAR) has existed since 1993, and offers a variety of workshops for all ages in music and dance, as well as handicrafts and other topics [5] (http://www.goecuador.com/mp3/azucar.html).
		Music of Ecuador, Folk music, Coastal music, Esmeraldas, Charchi and Imbabura, Central Ecuador, Andean music (La Sierra), Folk instruments, Music institutions, Music festivals and References.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Music_of_Ecuador (463 words)

	Yarina Music: Biographies
		The pure and hauntingly beautiful sensual music of the Andes captivates all ages and audiences, while their imaginative repertoire incorporating jazz, blues, Latin and western classical masterpieces serves to surprise and delight the most jaded of listeners.
		Sensitive and focused, Manuel was the first of the YARINA group to formally study music in Ecuador under the direction of a variety of instructors and educational programs.
		Demonstrating an innate and ingenious ability for music composition from the earliest ages of childhood, he solidified his musical expertise through studies at the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA, focusing on violin, guitar, and composition.
	www.yarinamusic.com /bio.html (558 words)

	Ecuador Music
		Ecuadorian music is one of the most accepted in Hispanic countries.
		But this music is still very popular in house parties and street parties and occasionally this kind of songs are accompanied by traditional dancers.
		But as the generation of music advances and new tones come out in some cases musical groups retake old tones to connect them to modern tones.
	www.ecuadorsbest.com /ecuadormusic.html (342 words)

	Andean Music,Musica Andina,El Condor Pasa,Bolivia,Colombia,Peru,Argentina,Ecuador,Venezuela,Paraguay,Chile
		I hope you'll be inspired to look further into the music and other sociocultural facets of the Andes region and South America in general.
		Ironically, it was inspired by the explorer voyages of the 15th century, which had sad dire consequences for indigenous populations of the day.
		If you'd like to buy this music in full CD stereo, you can search for artists, titles, and regions on BarnesandNoble, Amazon, eBay, on general search engines, and of course at stores in your locality in the International Music section.
	www.boleadora.com /andes.htm (580 words)

	VirtualPeru.net: music and dance
		This kind of music, famous for the use of the panflutes, is indeed typical Peruvian, although it is common all over the Andes and can be heard in Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile as well.
		This music used to be very popular in the coastal city of Chincha, Ica, where many fl Peruvians live.
		A popular variation of Afro-Peruvian music is the alcatraz, where one male dancer carrying a burning candle attempts to light a paper flag tucked into the back of his female partner.
	www.virtualperu.net /peru_musica.html (451 words)

	McDaniel music professor offers piano concerts in Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		They are chosen for the foundation's program because of their interest and talent and an inability to afford a musical education that is available only to the elite in Ecuador.
		Three McDaniel professors, Robin Armstrong, associate professor of music; Amy McNichols, assistant professor of foreign languages; and Debra Lemke, associate professor of sociology plan to travel to Ecuador in January to build a Jan Term class on Ecuador for Jan Term 2006.
		The Brass Band del Ecuador Foundation was formed to unite music and social work in Ecuador by teaching children and promoting classical music.
	www.mcdaniel.edu /news/archive04/kreider_ecuador.shtml (497 words)

	CD Baby: TINKU: Music of the Andes
		"Beautiful and relaxing music!" H. Nejad, Lake Stevens, WA TINKU is a group of performing artists who play music native to Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Brasil, Paraguay, México, Cuba and Puerto Rico, specializing in Music of the Andes region of South America.
		TINKU was founded in 1995 by Francisco Astudillo after he combined three essential elements: an overwhelming entrepreneurial spirit, a love for his roots, and a passion for music.
		I use this music for to help me be creative at work, for relaxing after work, and for inspiring me to learn new tunes on the guitar.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/tinku1?cdbaby=48a3a8248c779c07f1baaf041d3b0970 (337 words)

	Teaching Spanish Through Music
		The Peruvian Musical Corner - "The Spaniards brought and spread in Perú beautiful and original Christmas Carols, with the generic name of "Villancicos".
		Music from Ecuador - Over 30 songs lyrics and/or Midi audio files provided.
		The lyrics are provided for many of these and, in many cases, a sound file with a short excerpt from the song as well.
	www.caslt.org /research/musicsp.htm (542 words)

	Ecuador MP3 & Music - Academic Music - Ecuador Travel Magazine :: Go Ecuador .com
		The lyrics of the greatest Renaissance melodies free themselves of instruments to shine with their own light thanks to the eight inspired voices of Kantart.
		The 90 voices that form the choir interpret national, Christmas and religious music accompanied by the Vozandes Symphonic Orchestra.
		The choral band, Vozteso Ensamble, was formed in August 2001 with a mission to promote the popularity of choral music in Ecuador.
	www.goecuador.com /magazine/mp3-academic.html (167 words)

	Music of Ecuador -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In addition to marimba, pasillo, (Click link for more info and facts about pasacalle) pasacalle and yarabi are also popular.
		El pasacalle is a form of (A genre of popular music composed for ballroom dancing) dance music, while the sentimental el yarabi is probably the most popular form in Ecuador.
		The people of the (Click link for more info and facts about Chota River) Chota River valley have invented a form of music called (Click link for more info and facts about bomba) bomba, which has achieved some fame outside the region.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/music_of_ecuador.htm (101 words)

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