January 12, 2021 • 200 mins
High up on the craggy peaks of the Urubamba Canyon, a lost city lies wreathed in cloud...In this episode, we explore the mountains of the Andes, and tell the story of the Inca Empire. Find out how these mountain people built the largest empire in the Western Hemipshere, in one of the toughest terrains on earth. With Inca poetry, Quechuan hymns and authentic Andean instruments, discover the unique culture of the Inca. And find out what happened to bring their society crashing down around them.Sound engineering: Thomas Ntinas & Alexey SibikinVoice actors:Annie KellyJamie TannerGerald CondlinLachlan LucasPeter WaltersJimmy LaiOriginal music by Pavlos Kapralos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgAonk4-uVhXXjKSF-Nz1AAlso heard: “Andean illusion” by Kanti Quena (Carlos Saldana) and"Ollantay" by Leandro Alviña.Kanti Quena (Carlos Saldana): Quena, Quenacho, Tarkas, Bombo, CharangoPhaxsi Coca (Jeanettte Rojas): Siku Malta, Siku Zanka, Jach'a Siku, Bombo, ChajchasAna Maria Ramirez Bautista: QuenaMaya McCourt: CelloPavlos Kapralos: Chajchas, Palo de Lluvia
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