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Alfonso Burga - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Alfonso Burga was born in Atahualpa, Ecuador. His family originates from Otavalo, an Indigenous community in Ecuador that is internationally known for its folkloric Andean music and musicians.
From the age of ten Alfonso has been playing Andean music and instruments.
Alfonso started Ecuador Manta in 1992 and has been the leader of the group since. The band sings in Spanish, English and Quechua, the native language of the Ecuadorian Indians.
Nationally recognized for his contributions to Andean music in the United States, Alfonso returns to Ecuador each year where he continues to investigate and share the traditional music of his native land.
Other Band Members
Juan B. Ruiz - Bass Guitar, Keyboards & Vocals
Rey Rivera - Latin Percussion
Enrique Burga - Charango, Violin, Quena & Zamponas
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