This pair of brothers, members of the Tabajara tribe of northern Brazil, we… Read Full Bio ↴This pair of brothers, members of the Tabajara tribe of northern Brazil, were one of the most unlikely successes of the space age pop era. Nearly 20 years after they first began recording professionally and in the midst of the twist craze, they had a Top 10 pop hit with their cover of "Maria Elena," a Mexican folklore song.
RCA and their promoters have always drawn a veil of mystery around Los Indios Tabajaras, so it's tough to trace their early years accurately. Their literature claimed they discovered a guitar in the jungle near Ceara, Brazil, and, after making sure it wasn't going to explode like other firearms their tribesmen had found, began to examine it. Eventually, they both mastered the instrument and came to the attention of townspeople, one of whom took them to Rio de Janeiro to play.
Dressing up in ceremonial Indian costumes, the brothers perfected a nightclub act in which they sang and played Brazilian and Latin folk songs. They changed their names to Natalicio and Antenor Lima and began touring throughout South America. In 1943, RCA's Latin American arm signed them to a contract.
In the early 1950s, they took a break from touring and returned to study, each with a different teacher. Natalicio focused on melody and Antenor worked on harmony. They also added a substantial classical repertoire to their act, including guitar pieces by Bach, Falla, and Albeniz.
Another tour followed, this time to Europe as well, and they recorded several more albums for RCA in Mexico. One of their singles, "Maria Elena," released in 1958, became a steady seller, and by early 1962, its success caught the eye of RCA's U.S. division. They issued the tune, and this lovely, gentle melody quickly carved a solid niche in the U.S. pop charts. It ended up spending 14 weeks in the U.S. Top 10 and 17 weeks in the U.K. charts, and the subsequent album placed in the Top 10 album chart as well. Within a year, the brothers followed with another single, "Always in My Heart," but the novelty had worn off and it barely dented the Top 100.
Chet Atkins was particularly impressed by the brothers' guitar work, and he invited them to Nashville, where they recorded an instrumental album with Atkins and pianist Floyd Cramer, and--in one of the oddest releases of the countrypolitan era--one with singer Don Gibson ("Oh, Lonesome Me").
RCA--both the U.S. and Latin American divisions--continued to record them well into the 1980s, and the brother's mellow guitar style proved a big influence on a new generation of guitarists such as Rick Vito
RCA and their promoters have always drawn a veil of mystery around Los Indios Tabajaras, so it's tough to trace their early years accurately. Their literature claimed they discovered a guitar in the jungle near Ceara, Brazil, and, after making sure it wasn't going to explode like other firearms their tribesmen had found, began to examine it. Eventually, they both mastered the instrument and came to the attention of townspeople, one of whom took them to Rio de Janeiro to play.
Dressing up in ceremonial Indian costumes, the brothers perfected a nightclub act in which they sang and played Brazilian and Latin folk songs. They changed their names to Natalicio and Antenor Lima and began touring throughout South America. In 1943, RCA's Latin American arm signed them to a contract.
In the early 1950s, they took a break from touring and returned to study, each with a different teacher. Natalicio focused on melody and Antenor worked on harmony. They also added a substantial classical repertoire to their act, including guitar pieces by Bach, Falla, and Albeniz.
Another tour followed, this time to Europe as well, and they recorded several more albums for RCA in Mexico. One of their singles, "Maria Elena," released in 1958, became a steady seller, and by early 1962, its success caught the eye of RCA's U.S. division. They issued the tune, and this lovely, gentle melody quickly carved a solid niche in the U.S. pop charts. It ended up spending 14 weeks in the U.S. Top 10 and 17 weeks in the U.K. charts, and the subsequent album placed in the Top 10 album chart as well. Within a year, the brothers followed with another single, "Always in My Heart," but the novelty had worn off and it barely dented the Top 100.
Chet Atkins was particularly impressed by the brothers' guitar work, and he invited them to Nashville, where they recorded an instrumental album with Atkins and pianist Floyd Cramer, and--in one of the oddest releases of the countrypolitan era--one with singer Don Gibson ("Oh, Lonesome Me").
RCA--both the U.S. and Latin American divisions--continued to record them well into the 1980s, and the brother's mellow guitar style proved a big influence on a new generation of guitarists such as Rick Vito
El cóndor pasa
Los indios tabajaras Lyrics
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primi plaza
Hace mas de 30 años, ya tenia una casete de estos Artistas y me pasaba horas escuchandolos. Una musica preciosa y relajante. Realmente maravilloso.
Rhonna Church
I have watched 3 videos in 2 days which I kept hearing this tune and finally figured out I knew it from Simon and Garfunkel. My dad just told me ( he doesn't even know how he remembered this) about Los Indios Trabajarnas! Wow it's like a flashback to my childhood. I really like this song. I see how long ago these comments were put here. . ....and I will just carry on so others don't forget this music!
hector villaseñor
Un orgullo de ser latinoamericano, soy mexicano y estoy seguro de que esto me llega al corazón como a mis hnos andinos. Un saludo.
Gonzalo Burga
Soy peruano y cada ves que escucho esta cancion me hace sentir muy orgulloso de mis antepasados los Inkas y el legado que nos dejo.
carlos alberto villada lopez
hola a todos ! este tema es del pueblo peruano !!!! patrimonio de la humanidad viva el hermano pueblo del peru !!!!!! saludos desde colombia
Juan José Domínguez Santamaría
Sea de quien sea esta obra maestra de la música, es una verdadera maravilla y está ahí para que nosotros y las generaciones venideras, disfrutemos de la música andina. Un saludo muy cordial y mi mas sincero agradecimiento por la excepcional música que nos han regalado durante muchos años, los Indios Tabajaras.
D D
Cóndor pasa was composed by Daniel Alomia Robles, Peruvian musician, in 1913. It is a beautiful melody, no lyrics included. It has been played by many musicians through the years and even some added lyrics to the original melody. Peruvians are very proud that its second national anthem is being played in many countries and utilizing different instruments. Arriba Peru!!
Juan Paredes
Para los Peruanos RL CÓNDOR PASA.
Para nosotros los Mexicanos EL HUAPANGO MONCAYO.
Saludos
Thomas Whiteley
This is a nice version. My wife is from Peru and her father played this on the kana. El Condor Pasa has an ending that is not often played outside of Peru. The ending is called a “Huayno” (pronounced wino) and is a type of music and dance from Peru. A good example of the Huayno ending with El Condor Pasa is played by the group “Los Incas”.
panvinisergio
un instrumento tan simple,un sentimiento tan profundo,un vuelo tan alto:la grandeza del verdadero hombre.