Shunku Yanantin

On April 1, 2024, three young people from Quito —David, Roberto and Oscar— who met in the classrooms of the Montúfar School, decided to form this group with the same dream: to honor, preserve and disseminate the richness of Ecuador's Andean musical heritage. Shortly after, Jordan Analuisa joined, completing the current line-up. The name Shunku Yanantin comes from our native Kichwa language and means Andean Heart: it represents union, deep feeling and love for our land, our roots and our culture. We are the new generation of folklore: young people who sing and play with their souls, taking tradition to new stages, with respect for the past and looking to the future.