Kichwa Lullaby
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Kichwa Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Kichwa people of Ecuador’s Andean highlands, the country’s largest Indigenous group. Kichwa weavers from towns like Otavalo are known across South America for intricate textiles sold at some of the continent’s oldest and largest Indigenous markets, patterns often carrying meanings passed down through generations. Here you will find the lyrics, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Kichwa Lullaby” Means
The Kichwa are Ecuador’s largest Indigenous group, living across the Andean highlands beneath snow-capped volcanoes, known for colorful woven textiles and market traditions. This original lullaby draws on those highland and market images of Kichwa life.
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