Andean flute - Zampoña Malta G major and E minor

This Zampoña malta flute is tuned in G major and E minor. It is made with cold bamboo (Tunda) and embedded red Granadillo wood by Iván Zambrano from Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia where there is a rich culture of wind instrumentes - where the Andean meet the Amazon.

Ivan is a medicine musician, working with flutes since 16 years. His life project is called "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, it is a unique pieces. We will assist you with any questions when purchasing the Zampoña Malta flute.