Hijos Del Sol Children of the Sun

Love their music. I wish they would have more music on them.

Viva Quetzal's music beckons the core of all human existence. The high-energy, Afro-Andean World-Beat rythms contained on Hijos del Sol will drive you dance. The complicated, multi-layered combination of intriguing rythms will force you to listen with intensity. Viva Quetzal's amazing sound will lift your spirits and tranfuse the mystical essence of the Andeas into your being. I've witnessed them performing live and Viva Quetzal strongly appeals to individuals of all ages (children & adults) and all ethnicities. I personally own all three CDs and you should consider owning them too! Don't miss out on their fabulous fusion of sounds!

How do they do it? These guys create ageless, heartbreaking sounds - bamboo, wood, and leather noises-- surging up from a deep dark forgotten place; a place of ancient, crumbling stone, a place filled with steaming primeval equatorian jungle sighs and moans, animal cries -- and then weave the coolest, most avant-garde textures, rhythms, and texts into it...simultaneously, seamlessly, consistently. An impossible feat, a rare delight. Where have these guys been? Where did they come from?

I've seen Quetzal play live and own all their CD. Their last album is composed of provocative lyrics accompanied by wonderful Andean rhythms. A must buy!!!

Once again Viva Quetzal has put together an album that grabs you and does not let you go! The latin and funk rhythms are awsome. Can't wait for the next album!!!