Pacha Wakay Munan, the duo formed by Dimitri Manga Chávez and Ricardo López Alcas, revives pre-Hispanic instruments such as Nasca antaras, pututos, and Chimú whistling vessels, exploring their sonic possibilities in a contemporary musical context. Their work aligns with the tradition of sound explorers like Arturo Ruiz del Pozo and Yaki Kandru.

El tiempo quiere cantar does not seek to reconstruct lost sounds but rather to document and expand the capabilities of these instruments. The album’s repertoire ranges from pieces inspired by historical accounts, such as El Taki Onkoy, to timbral explorations like Machu Tara.

Buh Records presents "El tiempo quiere cantar" (“Time Wants to Sing”) the debut album by Pacha Wakay Munan, a duo formed by Peruvian musicians and researchers Dimitri Manga Chávez and Ricardo López Alcas. This album explores the sonic possibilities of pre-Hispanic instruments in a contemporary musical context. Through their performance, they explore their tonal possibilities, the interaction between their frequencies, and their ability to generate new dialogues.

The work of Pacha Wakay Munan aligns with the tradition of sound explorers such as the Peruvians Arturo Ruiz del Pozo and Luis David Aguilar or the Colombians Yaki Kandru.

The album’s repertoire consists of pieces that explore diverse sonorities and musical concepts. "Pacha Wakay Munanqa" introduces the timbral variety of the instruments used. "El Taki Onkoy" draws inspiration from historical accounts and the meaning of its name (“Sick Song”), based on a Culina chant documented by Rodolfo Holzmann. It features vocals by the experienced singer Ximena Menéndez. "Mundo Posible" is a reinterpretation of an improvisation session with musicologist Chalena Vásquez Rodríguez, where the piano dialogues with ceramic antaras.

Other pieces delve into the sonic construction of these instruments in relation to their cultural contexts. "Machu Tara" explores the concept of tara, a rough and vibrant sound quality found in certain Andean musical traditions. "Túpac Huaca" references the Huaca Aliaga in Lima, creating a sound palette where pututos, whistling vessels, and quenas converge. "Agua, Cuarzo y Viento" introduces quartz sikus and bowls tuned to different frequencies, evoking the interaction between natural elements and resonant vibrations. In the piece "Qinray Tema", Camilo Ángeles plays the metal transverse flute, creating a contrast with the pre-Hispanic ceramic flutes and pelican bone flutes.

"El tiempo quiere cantar" is released by Buh Records in digital format and in a limited vinyl edition of 300 copies. Executive production: Dimitri Manga Chávez. Musical production: Dimitri Manga Chávez & Ricardo López Alcas. Mixing & post-production: Louis Schofield Del Castillo. Mastering: Aldo Gilardi. Artwork & design: Gonzalo de Montreuil.

1. Pacha Wakay Munanqa (Feat. Ronald Sánchez) 
2. El Taki Onkoy (Feat. Ximena Menéndez)
3. Mundo Posible (Feat. Chalena Vásquez) 
4. Machu Tara 
5. Túpac Huaca 
6. Agua, Cuarzo y Viento (Feat. Orieta Chrem)
7. Sinkura y Nasca
8. Qinray Tema (Feat. Camilo Ángeles & Ángel Pantoja)