Zampona
OriginPeru/Bolivia
Year1000 BC
FamilyWind
About the Zampona
Andean pan pipes. Two rows of cane tubes tied together. Each tube produces one note. Over 3,000 years of Andean tradition. Played by blowing across the open tops of the tubes. The interlocking technique requires two players. Also called sikuri in some regions.
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