Dear Brothers and Sisters,
El Cóndor Pasa (pronounced [el ˈkondoɾ pasa], Spanish for “The Condor Passes”, Vietnamese: “Chim ưng bay qua”) is an orchestral musical piece from the zarzuela El Cóndor Pasa by the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles, written in 1913 and based on traditional Andean music, specifically folk music from Peru.
Map of Andean culture and other cultures in South America

“Andean” refers to the indigenous peoples, cultures, civilizations, and the geographical region within the Andes Mountains of South America – the world’s longest continental range – encompassing in Northern Andes: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Central Andes: Peru, Bolivia, and Southern Andes: Chile, Argentina, characterized by unique cultures (like
Inca influences) and shared traditions, art (textiles), and the challenging mountain environment.
Since El Cóndor Pasa was written in 1913, it has been estimated that around the world, more than 4000 versions of the melody have been produced, along with 300 sets of lyrics. In 2004, Peru declared this song as part of the national cultural heritage. This song is now considered the second national anthem of Peru. (wikipedia and AI search)
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