The band's leader has always been singer, guitarist and songwriter Gonzalo Hermosa Gonzalez, who formed the band with his brothers Elmer and Ulises, as well as Gaston Guardia Bilboa and Ramiro de la Zerda. De la Zerda left group and Ulises Hermosa died of cancer, replaced by Eduardo Yanez Loayza, Rolando Malpartida Porcel and Jose Luis Morales Rodriguez.
Hermanos
Los Kjarkas Lyrics
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en los misterios del sol,
destino es, de todos ser,
predestinado a tener que nacer.
Fueron los Andes la cuna y hogar,
nuestra mayor obseci
ón,
fuimos creciendo al son del charango,
entre llamas y tradiciones.
Los Kjarkas's song "Hermanos" speaks about the Andean culture and the influence it had on their upbringing as a group. The first line, "Cerros azules nos vieron crecer," which translates to "Blue hills saw us grow," shows their appreciation for the Andean landscape and how it played a significant role in their lives. The verse also mentions "los misterios del sol," or the mysteries of the sun, which could symbolize the Andean religions and beliefs surrounding the sun as a deity.
The following line, "destino es, de todos ser, predestinado a tener que nacer," shows how the Andean culture and traditions are part of their destiny and how they cannot escape it. They were born into it and will forever be connected to it. The second verse, "Fueron los Andes la cuna y hogar, nuestra mayor obsesión," reinforces their love and appreciation for the Andean culture as it was their home and where they were raised. Their "mayor obsesión" or greatest obsession, was learning about their heritage through music and traditional instruments such as the charango.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hermanos" speak about the pride and appreciation for the Andean culture and how it has influenced their lives and music. The song is a celebration of their culture and the beauty of the Andean landscape.
Writer(s): gonzalo hermosa, ulises hermosa
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