Luzmila Carpio

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Luzmila Carpio is a Bolivian singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress of Quechuan origin who for over half a century has spread ancestral Andean knowledge and music all over the world. Luzmila’s music is particularly important in this global context of a reencounter with native roots, a new awakening of the conscience and the connection with the natural world, with the Pachamama. Her music transmits sensitivity towards the earth, respect for Latin American indigenous traditions and vindicating the role of women in our society.

As a small child, she learned the daily songs of the Quechua and Aymara indigenous peoples that inhabit the Bolivian Altiplano. Contrary to the prevalent trend of modernization, she started looking deeper into the cultural and musical ways of the Andes and singing in Quechua, rather than Spanish. The main ingredient was not to please the audiences that kept growing but rather to use her music as an expression of rebellion against the predominance of western cultural ways over indigenous ones, as a way to build more harmonious relationships among the peoples of the world. Her early compositions are until today considered by many as a symbol for oppressed cultures.

In the late 1980s, she established in Paris to continue her musical evolution and be taken seriously as an artist. She then created something more profound than urban folklore. Throughout her collaborations with musicians from various genres, Luzmila Carpio skillfully weaved together indigenous sounds with modern instrumentation. She created a fusion that is both authentic and innovative, allowing her to appeal to a broader audience while maintaining the essence of her cultural heritage. This led her to win a Diapason d'Or in 2000, a  prestigious award of outstanding music recordings given by reviewers of Diapason magazine in France.

In 2015, ZZK Records remixed her recently re-released UNICEF album from the 1990’s  Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes to create the album Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK.  The album received critical acclaim and was described as "futuristic shamanism" by VICE and as "a condensation of tradition and futurism, of past and contemporary, organic sounds and digital rhythms" by RFI and both albums were listed in the top 10 Latin Albums of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine. 

In her recent compositions, Luzmila Carpio delves into themes that not only resonate with her indigenous heritage but also hold significance for younger generations. She explores the issues of cultural identity, empowerment of women in society, environmental preservation, and the importance of indigenous spirituality in a rapidly changing world.

By fearlessly blending tradition with innovation and using her music as a means of social commentary, Carpio represents more than ever the avant-garde spirit within the indigenous music scene, pushing boundaries and breaking new grounds.
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04
Amaotayku Avelino Sinani (El Buho Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
05:28
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
16
Wataq Killasnin
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
02:58
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Ch'uwa Yaku Kawasaypuni
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:57
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
12
Sumaq Awaq Warmi
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:05
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Ch'Uwa Yaku Kawsaypuni (Nicola Cruz Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
04:24
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
01
Tarpuricusum Sarata (Captain Planet Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
04:21
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
09
Pachamamata T'ikanchasun
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:08
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
15
Kawsay Jap'isunchik
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
04:19
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
07
Yanapariway Takiriyta
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:50
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Tarpuricusum Sarata (King Coya Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
04:28
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Papel de Plata
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
02:43
08
Killpa
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
02:43
Composers: Luzmila Carpio

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  • Discography
Albums
(P) 1992 Lauro Records
10-03-2025
Canto A La Tierra
01
Hincuñita
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
02:25
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Adiós Negrito
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
03:05
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
03
Imposible Es Olvidarte
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
02:04
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Por Tu Culpa
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
02:12
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Recordando
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
02:33
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Candadito Amado
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
02:49
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
07
Una Cosita, Otra Cosita
Luzmila Carpio
Canto A La Tierra
03:17
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
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(P) 1990 Lauro Records
10-03-2025
Huayños
01
Al Cautiverio
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
03:39
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Acaciomanta
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
02:42
Composers: Sociedad Boliviana de Autores y Compositores de Música
03
Jina Cachun
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
03:08
Composers: Pedro Malpartida
04
Mayu Cantupi
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
03:10
Composers: Sociedad Boliviana de Autores y Compositores de Música
05
Uru Uru Pampita
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
04:01
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Comparsa
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
02:33
Composers: Sociedad Boliviana de Autores y Compositores de Música
07
Q'anq'a Tucuypata
Luzmila Carpio
Huayños
03:15
Composers: Sociedad Boliviana de Autores y Compositores de Música
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2023 ZZK Records
21-09-2023
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
01
Kacharpayita
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
03:41
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
02
Chakana Sagrada
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
03:35
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
03
Requiem para un Ego
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
04:11
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
04
Hacia la Luz
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
01:55
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
05
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
04:56
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
06
Sumaq Kawsay Mañarimuy - Pide un Buen Vivir
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
03:39
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
07
La Alegria del Gran Venado
Luzmila Carpio
Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol
03:59
Composers: Luzmila Carpio Sangueza
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30-03-2015
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
01
Siway Azucena
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
03:24
02
Papel de Plata
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
02:43
03
Pajarillo Carcelero
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
02:40
04
Los Borrachos
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
02:34
05
Clavelito
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
02:56
06
Huarenita
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
03:17
07
Adios Vidita del Alma
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio - Reina del Folklore 1970-1971
03:01
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2015 ZZK Records
23-02-2015
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
01
Tarpuricusum Sarata (Captain Planet Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
04:21
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Ch'Uwa Yaku Kawsaypuni (Nicola Cruz Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
04:24
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
03
Warmikuna Yupay-Chasqapuni Kasunchik (Tremor Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
03:30
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Amaotayku Avelino Sinani (El Buho Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
05:28
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Tarpuricusum Sarata (King Coya Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
04:28
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Amaotayku Avelino Sinani (El Remolon Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
03:04
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
07
Amaotayku Avelino Sinani (Chancha Via Circuito Lullaby Remix)
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio Remixed (Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK)
02:44
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
Heriba
12-01-2015
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
01
Italaquemanta
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
03:00
Composers: D.R.
02
Llaqui
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
02:38
Composers: Mario Gutierrez
03
Janiu Waliquiti
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
03:10
Composers: Mario Gutierrez
04
Jach'A Marka
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
03:29
Composers: M. Murillo
05
Qunataqui
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
03:35
Composers: Mario Gutierrez
06
Jawas Thikita
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
03:25
Composers: Tradicional
07
Mayisiri
Ruphay
Ruphay y Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia y Su Folklore)
03:05
Composers: D.R.
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2015 Squirrel Thing Recordings
30-01-2014
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
01
Riqsiqa Kasunchik
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
04:08
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Ch'uwa Yaku Kawasaypuni
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:57
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
03
Warmip Kawsaynin
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
04:08
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Uqhumanta
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
04:40
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Warmikuna Yupay-Chasqapuni Kasunchik
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:49
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Arawi
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
05:07
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
07
Yanapariway Takiriyta
Luzmila Carpio
Yuyay Jap'ina Tapes
03:50
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
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Accords Croises
01-01-2003
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
01
Pachapaqariy
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
07:21
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Wawakunaq Kusiynin
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
04:29
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
03
Wiphay Pachamama
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
04:26
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Pachamamata Jampiykusun
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
07:56
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Uywakunaq Kawsaynin
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
09:04
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Yakup Sunqun
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
04:41
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
07
Kusiy
Luzmila Carpio
Le chant de la terre et des étoiles (Une création inspirée par le grand livre des Indiens Quechua)
04:40
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
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2003 Opus 33
01-01-2003
Live (En Concierto)
01
Ama Sua, Ama Llulla, Ama Qhella (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
02:28
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Arawi (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
06:23
Composers: Simeon Roncal - Luzmila Carpio
03
Bartolina Sisaman (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
03:26
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Phatitan (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
03:08
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Orko Potosi (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
03:53
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Chayantay Wasapi (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
03:26
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
07
Tarpuy Takiy (Live)
Luzmila Carpio
Live (En Concierto)
03:36
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
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1998 Luzmila Carpio
01-01-1998
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
01
Arawi
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
05:11
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - Simeon Roncal
02
Jukumaniq Waylin
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
03:53
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
03
Pachamamata Tikanchasun
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
03:12
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Qala Qalay
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
02:11
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
05
Warmikunapaq
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
03:50
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
06
Alfa Canchita
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
05:04
Composers: Mário Ramos
07
Uqlla Jatarisun
Luzmila Carpio
Arawi: The Spirit of the Andes
02:37
Composers: Luzmila Carpio
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(P) 1988 Lauro Records
01-01-1988
Luzmila Carpio
01
Al Cautiverio
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
03:39
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
02
Acaciomanta
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
02:42
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
03
Jina Cachun
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
03:08
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
04
Mayu Cantupi
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
03:10
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
05
Uru-Uru Pampita
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
04:01
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
06
Comparsa
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
02:33
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
07
Q'anq'a Tucuypata
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
03:15
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - D. R.
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Heriba
01-01-1981
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
01
Bartolina Sisaman
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
03:02
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio / Other contributors: D.R
02
Amapola
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
03:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional / Other contributors: D.R
03
Jiyaway Wirita
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
03:12
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional / Other contributors: D.R
04
Wayk'O Wayk'Osta
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
03:10
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional / Other contributors: D.R
05
Wiph' Ailitay
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
02:17
Writer: Luzmila Carpio - Oscar Patiño / Composers: Luzmila Carpio - Oscar Patiño / Other contributors: D.R
06
Wataj Quillasnin
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
03:02
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio / Other contributors: D.R
07
Aylluman Cutiripuna
Luzmila Carpio
Sumaj Llajta (Alto Folklore Boliviano)
02:44
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio / Other contributors: D.R
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EPs
01-01-1970
Luzmila Carpio
01
Amor Eterno
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
02:32
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
02
Huayruritu
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
02:37
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
03
Negrita
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
02:40
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
04
Salome Morena
Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio
02:17
Writer: Luzmila Carpio / Composers: Luzmila Carpio
25-10-1968
Rocordando
01
Imposible
Luzmila Carpio
Rocordando
02:00
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Irpaiali
Luzmila Carpio
Rocordando
02:53
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Por tu culpa
Luzmila Carpio
Rocordando
02:10
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Recordando
Luzmila Carpio
Rocordando
02:30
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
Singles
2025 Luzmila Carpio
19-06-2025
Tinku Cosmico
01
Tinku Cosmico
Luzmila Carpio
Tinku Cosmico
05:07
Composers: Luzmila Carpio - Leonardo Martinelli