In Quechua, one of the traditional native languages of the Inca culture, Wayra is the word for
“ Wind “. Since 1985, Jaime Rodriguez (Wayra) has enjoyed an extensive performance and recording career as the founder of the traditional Incan music bands “ Llaqtaymanta and Inca Pacha “.

The exotic sounds of traditional Incan music can be dated back as many as five hundred years, representing one of the most well preserved forms of Native American culture.” Llaqtaymanta” toured throughout Europe presenting the music of the Andes to appreciative audiences. Adapting some western influences, Wayra formed “ Inca Pacha “, a group blending the stories of the ancient culture of the Andes mountains with contemporary arrangements. Inca Pacha's two US releases (The World Of The Andes, and Spirit Winds) feature the traditional instruments of Wayra's homeland, ( PERU ) in the musical styles of carnival, canción, tonada, and san juanito.

Then, Wayra .. travel to USA.... and through different festivals and events, discovers the wonderful and beautiful sound of the Native American Flute .... and it is there when his successful musical career begins. The enthusiasm generated by Wayra's live performances throughout the United States and Canadá has resulted in Wayra's first solo release" A Collection of Contemporary and Native American Themes".

As a solo artist, Wayra is the first musician of the Andes to mix the sound of the Andeaninstruments, like the quena and panflute with the Native American Flute ... in addition to recording classic themes of American culture such as Gospel, Country and Hollywood movie themes. " Wayra,The Wind “..plays the Native American flute with a natural rhythm, full of sensitivity and emotion….transcendent beyond words.His music offers this experience, combining the enchanting sounds of his native musical instruments with the solitude of earth, sky and the gift of nature,filling our hearts with a peacefulness to last us a lifetime.

The music on his recordings, was created in celebration of the various splendors of the Mother Earth and nature. Wayra´s music embarks you on a spiritual journey of peace and goodwill for all human kind, and brings with him a lifetime of ancestral traditions from his Native American way of life, incorporating them into his beautiful flute music which we are able to experience today. Many say his music is a medicine and will capture your spirit and heal what ails your soul.

As you listen to the sounds from Wayra hauntingly beautiful Native American Music, he will immediately take you back in time to when life was pure and simple. His music is a testament of his life and of his ancestors. He shares this testament with all of us, reaching into your heart and gracefully touching the very core of your soul…………………………..

@ Peter Roberts -Sunshine Magazine - USA. –