AYNI is a native Qheswha-Aymara word that means “ to share the joy of working together in community”. It stands for mutual reciprocity and spontaneous solidarity. “Today for you, tomorrow for me”.

We are a group of andean Natives playing our traditionnal music since almost 20 years now, first in Bolivia and now in Canada. Our message is one love, of resistance against abuse, oppression and suffering. Through our music we want to communicate the genuine feelings, richness and symbolism of the Andean cultures and identity.

To play this both lively and melancholic music we use  typical instruments of the Andes  (kena, charango, siku, wankara, chajcha) as well as occidental instruments  (guitare, violon, mandoline,bandolin). For us the music symbolizes the beauty of the  spirit of the Andes, the strenght of communiy feelings, the vibrations of hte heart of our communities, love and connexion with nature.

Travel to the mythic Andes with our music!

“[...] Interresting and different .”     “The singers were fun, It was great! “Uplifting! “      -the Native youth of the CPJAMU

“The whole show  of pantomime, the creation of a charango story, the presentation of musical instruments and the music itself got a great response from the public. Many referred to the authenticity and profesionalism of AYNI, that’s an opinion I share. Thank you, congratulations and long life   -Carlos Manzi, animator of “Rincon Latino” show.

“[...]All the visitors we welcomed during your presence here have been delighted. As the responsible for the Tsawenhohi house I truly enjoyed your participation. Not only are you a very joyous group, you are aslo generous and of an easy approach to answer the numerous questions of our visitors. The group members are kind and transmit the love of their culture  [...] “     -Linda Sioui, Councillor for Cultural Affairs, Huron-Wendat Nation Council.