Juyungo is a wonderful documentation of the unique Afro-Ecuadorian culture from the province of Esmeraldas which blends Afro-Indigenous traditions with rich musical heritage. Centred around the marimba, the music incorporates call-and-response chants, Andean guitar finger styles and the haunting sounds of panpipes to make for a deeply immersive experience. Tracks like 'Agua Largo' and 'Kasilla Shungulla' embody the spirit of cultural resistance, identity and healing and make for a brilliantly escapist listen. Released by Honest Jons, this exotic album offers vivid sound quality with a stunning gatefold sleeve and a 16-page bilingual booklet filled with insightful notes and beautiful photography.

A1. Kofán ....... El Bejuco Umbilical
A2. Ensamble Juyungo ....... Chimborazo
A3. Llaquiclla ....... Agua Larga
A4. Asunción Quiñonez ....... Bambuco La Katanga
A5. Juan Luis Restrepo ....... A Saravino

B1. Juan Cayambe ....... Negra Muele Caña
B2. Rosa Huila ....... Andarele
B3. Ensamble Juyungo ....... Amanece
B4. Caynamanda Cunangaman ....... Candela Y Ron
B5. Llaquiclla ....... Ceremonia Matrimonial

C1. Ensamble Juyungo ....... Patagore
C2. Papá Roncón ....... Sanjuanito Chachi
C3. Ensamble Juyungo ....... Llacta Pura
C4. Llaquiclla ....... Ritual Embera
C5. Osvaldo Lindberg Valencia ....... Torbellino

D1. Raúl García Zárate ....... Kasilla Shungulla
D2. Ensamble Juyungo ....... Tren Con Ritmo De Caramba
D3.Ensamble Juyungo ....... Caramba Con Ritmo De Tren
D4. Llaquiclla ....... El Viaje Del Yage
D5.Ensamble Juyungo ....... Toquesito
D6. Llaquiclla ....... Galapago
D7. Llaquiclla ....... Carambalante