Andean flute - Quenacho B major

This Quenacho is tuned in B major, made with cold Bamboo (Tunda) from Sibundoy by Iván Zambrano from Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia in October 2023.

Putumayo has a rich culture of wind instruments, where the Andean meet the Amazon. Ivan works with flutes for 16 years and calls his life project:

Recycling woods - rescuing ancestors

When collecting woods from different parts of nature, he decided to go to the places where they through away the remains of woods, and he called this project of his life: "Recycling woods - rescuing ancestors". The instruments are made of trees and plants which for many years were cultivated by Mother Earth. And this way he is able to help with deforestation. In nearly all instruments you will find a piece of wood which was thrown away.

Each instrument has its own essence and vibration, its own soul.
When you play the instrument, it´s like playing a soul, because the woods, bamboos and reeds, before they were taken from earth, were alive. And respecting this energy, the instruments are created.

The flute is handmade, a unique pieces. We will assist you with any curiosity when purchasing this Quenacho tuned in B major.