ZENON LLUSCO

The Altiplano, a region of arid land where only strong plants endure, is place in the high altitudes of the Andes Mountains, where the Condor, the largest bird in Bolivia reigns. The Aymaras (pronounced eye mah duhs, the indigenous people of the Altiplano reside around the Lake Titicaca. The ancestors of the present-day Aymaras initiated this great culture, represented by the ancient city of the Aymaras, Tiahuanacu. The Aymara culture and language is very much alive today despite the efforts of the Spanish as well as social discrimination attempting to extinguish it.

Zenon Llusco born of the Aymara culture, in La Paz Bolivia where he acquired his primary and secondary education as well as the original customs and traditions of his people including the musical history of the wind, percussion and string instruments.

Age 10, developed a special interest in the Charango, studying it in depth.

Age 12, began performing in civic events with students of various ages.

Age 13, began constructing his own charango. In the meantime while performing in cultural and educational events he worked at mastering his techniques for construction various Charancos such as the Charangon, Ronrocco and Walaycho.

In 1985, while playing with the group “Vientos,” the renowned group “Sikuris” began auditioning artists, Zenon was chosen and began his musical journey outside his homeland.

History of Performances