The article explores the distinct sounds of Los Thuthanaka, emphasizing how their music transcends time by blending traditional Bolivian dances with modern influences. The duo’s tracks, such as "Phuju" and "Apnaqkaya Titi," reflect a rich historical background while asserting their place in the contemporary music scene. By correcting colonial narratives through their work, they highlight the importance of passing down cultural heritage. The emphasis on longform trance pieces captures an enduring energy in their music that resonates with modern listeners, establishing connections across generations.
Many of the track titles on Los Thuthanaka note the musical style a song is built on: "Phuju," for example, is labeled as the festive Andean dance huayño.
Guitars and drums thrash with no end in sight, but alongside them are insistent piano chords that recall Steve Reich's minimalism.
Los Thuthanaka is notably invested in longform trance. A majority of tracks run over eight minutes, and even shorter ones are swept up in the sound of stampeding drums.
In bridging these older and newer forms, the duo seems also to be correcting the colonialist record.
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