Luzmila Carpio

Luzmila Carpio is a France-based, Bolivian folk singer and songwriter known for her distinctive high vocals and use of the Quechua language. Since beginning her career in the late '60s, she has established herself as a fierce advocate for indigenous rights and has continually highlighted Andean culture and traditions. Her vibrant, sometimes ethereal music is characterized by the Quechua's deep relationship with the earth and nature. In the early '90s, Carpio paired with UNICEF to create a high-profile cultural literacy project which was distributed to Bolivian libraries. These...