(1985) – Recorded following their successful tour in Asia. El amor y la libertad (1987) Chuquiagu Marka (1988)
(Quechua for "to break into bloom") After a tragic car accident killed two members, this album marks a rebirth. The title track is about resilience. It also includes a live version of "Llorando se fue" — with a cheeky, knowing smile.
Un himno de amor a la patria que emociona a cualquier boliviano.
Los Kjarkas was formed in 2007 in La Paz, Bolivia by a group of friends who shared a passion for music, folklore, and experimentation. The original members were Gabriel Mindola (guitar, vocals), Mauricio "Pachu" Pereira (drums, percussion), and Juan Carlos "Tutu" Camacho (bass, keyboards). The band's early sound was characterized by their use of traditional Bolivian instruments, such as the quenacho (a type of flute) and the bombo (a large drum), combined with modern rock instrumentation. los kjarkas discografia
The discography of Los Kjarkas spans over five decades, serving as the definitive chronicle of Andean folk music's evolution from traditional roots to international prominence. The Foundation and Early Years (1970s)
: A retrospective celebration of their four-decade career. Compilations & Live Recordings
Guía Completa de la Discografía de Los Kjarkas: Medio Siglo de Folklore Andino (1985) – Recorded following their successful tour in Asia
Un experimento audaz donde el grupo fusionó sus instrumentos folklóricos con sintetizadores y cajas de ritmos electrónicas, adaptándose a las tendencias de la época.
Un experimento audaz donde el grupo fusionó sus instrumentos folclóricos con sintetizadores y cajas de ritmos electrónicas. Aunque dividió a los puristas, demostró la capacidad de la banda para innovar y acercarse a las nuevas generaciones.
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(1976) – Their debut album, featuring the title track "Bolivia," which many consider a second national anthem. Kutimuy (Vuelve) (1979) Condor Mallcu (1980) Desde el alma de mi pueblo (1981)
The discography of Los Kjarkas is a mirror of Bolivia itself. Through the decades, they have moved through valses , huayños , cuecas , and even lambadas without losing their core identity. They are the third most listened to Andean group in history (after Los Calchakis and Illapu), yet they are the most imitated.
**2016: K’oa (Quechua for a ritual offering) Their 30th studio album. Features "Flor de Sancayo" — a narcocorrido-style huayño about coca leaf culture. Bold, political, and beautiful. It also includes a live version of "Llorando
Un disco que reflexiona sobre la trayectoria de la banda, el paso del tiempo y la herencia cultural que dejan a las nuevas generaciones de músicos bolivianos.