Photo Gallery and Reviews of Chaski Performances

On the prestigious Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Artist Roster since 1990!

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Texas Book Festival Sunday November 4, 2007 Children's Tent
Photos graciously taken and provided by Gretchen Olson & daughter, Eleanor Kopp

"And also I want to mention the singing we heard in the pieces from Mexico featured a vocalist, and he was our kind of South American guitar expert, named Dan Dickey, who's a part of a trio here in Austin called Chaski.  And that's comprised of Adrienne Inglis on the, uh, basically flute.  Anything, anytime you hear a woodwind instrument, it's Adrienne.  And she brought this bag just, again, full of different flutes from all over the world and she could play them all gorgeously.  It was amazing.  And Shana Norton is on the harp.  We heard the harp earlier in the Mexico cue.  Again, completely blown away with her sound and her playing, and Dan comprise, essentially, that's the trio with our South American guitar specialist and he also added as vocalist.  They're prominently featured in this next two cues that we're going to listen to.  And these are from Argentina and Chile, respectively, Gaucho Tropilla and Baquenos Descend, music from the new IMAX film Ride Around the World composed by Brian Satterwhite." —Brian Satterwhite from Film Score Focus broadcast June 3, 2006, KMFA 89.5 FM 

Chaski records on Ride Around the World IMAX soundtrack with many talented friends!
The Internet Movie Database:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0466947/
       

Dan Dickey, vihuela Also recorded guitar, charango, ronroco, vocals	Adrienne Inglis, quena Also recorded flute, alto flute, bass flute, piccolo, zampoñas, semi-toyas, toyos, quenacho, moseño, Baroque flute, and penny whistle	Shana Norton, Pilgrim 3/4-size pedal folkloric harp
Emilio Torres, bombo	director Harry Lynch, listening intently	Brian Satterwhite, filmscore composer

 
APRIL 2005
Anton Elementary, Anton, Texas
Capitol Elementary, Levelland, Texas
Roswell Museum and Art Center, Roswell, New Mexico

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The trio, Chaski, put on a wonderful exhibition of musicianship yesterday afternoon.  Patrons were greeted at the door with an offer of champagne and the seating was ample.  I particularly enjoyed my front row seat.  The three musicians entered through a side door and paraded amongst the audience while playing sikus/zampoñas.  They played a good variety of music using about fifteen different instruments.  the one lady was quite good on the harp and ocassionally played the piano accordian and some percussion on the bombo (goatskin drum).  The other lady, Adrienne, played the quena, a concert flute and an alto flute quite beautifully.  All three played the different sizes of sikus/zampoñas. The man played mainly stringed instruments and sang, although they all sang and danced from time to time. Prior to each song there was some discussion about the song and the significance of it.....all in all, a cultural enlightenment in addition to the fine music.  At the first intermission I went up and introduced myself to Adrienne and told her I had been playing the quenna for a few years and we "talked music for awhile".  She took my e-mail address and said she would mail me the "dots" to a piece I particularly liked.  The group was out of Austin, Texas and the two women recognized the name of the bicycle shop on my tee shirt and one said her husband had bought a bike there.  The harp player was wearing the Livestrong yellow bracelet.  This trio was energetic and very outgoing....I hope they come back soon.  P.S. The piano accordian was a smallish, twelve bass, two and one-half octave model.

The group's web site: www.chaskimusic.com.—Stan Stahl, San Angelo concert goer, 21 Feb 2005

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"Don't expect Chaski to neatly fit into a particular Latin groove: its music may be Andean-based, but it comes from all over Latin America, from the Andes to ancient Sephardic songs - and its unifying features are delicately lovely harmonies, harp, pan flute and guitar.

 It's the instrumental pieces, such as 'Elizabeth', which are the strength of the lovely UNAY, displaying the fine interweave between pan flute, harp and guitar.

 In the sea of Andean-based groups, Chaski stands out both for its wider-ranging subject matter, its approach, and for its classically-influenced pieces and blending in of world influences."

http://www.worlddiscoveries.net/Andean.htm
An Official Publication of
WorldDiscoveries.Net
D.C. DONOVAN, EDITOR
LATIN MUSIC ISSUE
October 2004

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I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much my family was moved by the service this morning at WPC [Westminster Presbyterian Church]. During the Gloria, Kate (who at four years old still generally gets a little restless during worship) was in my lap. She was beaming from ear to ear while she rocked, and one point whispered to me, "Daddy, why is there ALL this wonderful mysterious music this morning?!" (No kidding, that's an exact quote!)

 

I just told her that the special music was to help us remember that we have Christian family all over the world, and that we were very lucky to have the "mysterious music" here with us this morning. For me, the Santo was a particular high point of the liturgy. It brought back so many faces of Christians who have cared for me in Mexico and Central America, at one time or another. For some holy moments, it seemed to me that all of WPC was transformed by it.

 

Thank you so much for sharing your work with all of us at WPC! — Jon R. Nuelle, 5 October 2003

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Thank you for the gift from you to the [Westminster Presbyterian] church this morning.  It was beautiful and beautifully performed--a truly worshipful experience.  All the superlatives we can think of and all the thanks for your and Chaski's great gift to Westminster.   Many many thanks to you all, and to you especially for the composition.  (Also great to see and hear Jennifer with you.) —O. R. Schmidt, 5 October 2003

Chaski at Roosevelt Elementary in Roosevelt, Texas Dan tries out the sports equipment! September 2003	Windsor Park Library May 4, 2004
Members of Ms. Deiterman's Fifth Grade class at Casis Elementary join Chaski on several tunes during their Peñas Pequeñas concert at Windsor Park Library.	Members of Ms. Wright's Third Grade class at Casis Elementary join Chaski on several tunes during their Peñas Pequeñas concert at Manchaca Road Library.
Chaski plays in Santa Fé, New Mexico April 2004	April 2004 with presenter Tom Knoblauch, who still owes us money for this gig
Chaski plays at Grand Opening of Ten Thousand Villages at 1317 S. Congress in Austin.  http://www.villagesofaustin.org/	Portrait of Señor Dickey as drawn by St. Andrew's student, Isaac, at November 25, 2003 concert
Chaski at Nat Williams Elementary in Lubbock, Texas Presented by Texas Tech Division of Public Education's International Cultural Center September 2003	Chaski at New Deal, Texas September 2003

More great photos!

Chaski performs at McLean in Fort Worth (Dan's alma mater) with the Imagination Celebration April 2003

Imagination Celebration brings Chaski back to Morningside Middle School in Fort Worth April 2003 MorningsideMSFW.jpg

Typical Venezuelan Combo By Salazar, "Conjunto criollo"
Colección de Arturo y Pat Michelena, Sociedad de Ayuda a la Infancia, Children's Service League, Caracas, Venezuela

Shana and Adita at the "Big Mamou" in Austin, 1989

Shana and Adita play at Munchies in Houston, Fall 1989

Okra Fest 1992 Adita and fellow musician, Pam Hernández are both pregant with first child (shown with proud daddies) Adita's baby is born two days later!—Photo by Tom Knoblauch

Posing with Shana's new harp "La Negrita" Central Market Café Concert 24 March 02 Photo by Seth Davidson

Third Graders dancing the Peruvian marinera with Chaski St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

Ending Jach'a uru with a flourish St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

Chaski on tour in the pampas of Argentina?

Chaski with camel and owner at The Grace Museum in Abilene, Texas September, 2002

Ms. Spooners' class with Señor Dickey St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

Sikuriada St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

Singing Viva la patria Boliviaon harp, charango, sikus St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

Dancing the marinera St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

Shana leads the volunteer percussionists St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 20 Nov 01, Austin, Texas

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"The folk ensemble Chaski added authentic accompaniement, along with the evening's virtuoso performance—Adrienne Inglis  on the flute, quena (straight Andean flute), zampoñas (panpipes) and chajchas (rattles)."  —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Stateman, 5 December 2000

"Before accompanying the [San Antonio Society Society] chorus for "Misa Criolla," red-poncho-clad Chaski presented a brief, entertaining solo set using panpipes, cuatro and other traditional instruments.  Two folk selections were followed by a nicely contoured adaptation of a Vivaldi flute sonata featuring Adrienne Inglis as quena (rustic flute) soloist."  —Diane Windeler, San Antonio Express News, November 2000

"Chaski was an Incan postman, a messenger who literally ran between villages with the news.  Local trio Chaski spreads the word too, their message simple:  Enjoy the sweet folk sounds of Latin America.  Made up of Shana Norton on harp, vocals, and accordion, Adrienne Inglis on flutes, toyos, tarka, maracas, zampoñas, quena, and vocals, and Dan Dickey on requinto, pito, tarka, gritos, guitar, cuatro, charango, and vocals, Chaski has performed in Texas since 1991.*  On their fourth release Unay, the trio braids a convincing 50-minute , 17-track lacework of mostly Peruvian and Bolivian music.  "Boquita de cereza" is an upbeat Bolivian opener, driven by charango (small shell-backed guitar) and güiro (ridged scraper), with a characteristic quena (sonorific wooden flute).  On Unay, Chaski does an untraditional thing for a Latin American album by including three Sephardic songs, music of the Spanish Jesw expelled by the Spanish crown around the same time Columbus invaded America.  Because Sephardic songs like "Adío Querida" have the same acoustic lightness and lyrical reality as the Andean works, they mesh well here.  Unay is a decidedly local affair, and boasts being "arranged, produced, recorded, mixed, mastered, and manufactured in Austin."  No arguments with the results, an even-paced and enjoyable listen." —David Lynch

[*actually 1985]

"...realmente me admiré de la capacidad musical y el profesionalismo de tí, Adrienne, por lo cual te felicito, en mi tienes a un admirador de tu talento y valorador de la sencibilidad del artista en este Arte." —Ramiro De La Zerda, Fortaleza, julio 2000

From first grade students at St. Andrew's Episcopal School after our November 1998 concert:

Dear Chaski, I like your instruments. Do you do that every year? Love, Thea

Dear Chaski, I like the music. Love, Ali

Dear Chaski, I loved your music. I loved the harp. It has a pretty sound. Love, Cydney

Dear Chaski, Thank you for coming. It was fun. Maybe you can come again. Love, Meagan.

Dear Chaski, Than you for coming to the small gym. I like your music. Your music was awesome. I hope you can come to St. Andrew's Episcopal School again. Like three more times. Love, Richard

Dear Chaski, I loved the music you guys made. My favorite song you made was the one where you danced with the handkerchiefs. Love, Simone

Dear Chaski, I really liked when you danced. It was fun and and I liked the music and your daughter (Mira Dickey) was good at the violin. Love, Henden

Dear Chaski, Thanks for coming to the school. I really liked the play. Love, Claire

Dear Chaski, Thank you for coming. It was pretty music. I loved it. Maybe I can play with you. Love, Aubrey

Dear Chaski, Thanks you for coming to play for us at St. Andrew's. Love, Sam

Dear Chaski, Thank you for the music. We like it. It was good. Please do it another time. Love, Blair

Dear Chaski, I liked the music. The music was awesome. Love, Alec

Dear Chaski, I liked the play. It was fun. I like the first part when you were running around the gym playing the music. Love, Graham

Dear Chaski, Thank you for coming to St. Andrew's. I hope that you had fun at St. Andrew's. Love, Kyle

Dear Chaski, I'm glad you got to come to our school. I like the music. You all play good. Love, Mollye

Dear Chaski, I loved the music and I like the songs. Love, Chad

Dear Chaski, Thank you for coming. Will you come again? I like how you sing. How do you do the drum? I like your songs. From, Alex

Dear Chaski, I like the first song. Why does the first song not have any words? I love all the songs. I like the clapping songs. Thank you for coming. From Erika Ho

Dear Chaski, Thank you for coming. I liked the flute thing. Why did the harp have different color strings? Did you practice? How do you play so well? How do you know so many songs? Love, Kira

Dear Chaski, I liked when you played the flute. I wish that you could come back some time. From, Claire

Dear Chaski, I liked the songs. I liked the instruments. I liked the dances. I liked the music. I liked the boot music the best. From, Sam

Dear Chaski, I liked the music. It was good. You were good. I liked clapping. I liked the harp. I liked the dances or song. And I liked the Thanksgiving song. From, Kelsey

Dear Chaski, Thanks for doing the show! I like the music! Señor Dickey, can you teach me to play the guitar? I wish I could play the percussion. It was fun watching. From, Mason

Dear Chaski, Your music was the best. I liked the dances and the boot music and the kids. Thank you for coming. Love, Burton

Dear Chaski, I liked the play! I liked when you picked the kids. From, Will Bnoscky

Dear Chaski, I liked the music. You were great. I liked when you danced. Thank you for coming. That was the greatest song. From, Andy

Dear Chaski, I like your band. The last song was the best. Do y'all have a band? I like your music. Thank you for coming. Love, Welsey

Dear Chaski, Thanks for coming to my school. My favorite song was the first song. Could you come to my school again? I liked the songs. You were the best singer I have ever heard of. Love, Teddy

Dear Chaski, I wish that you picked me. I liked it a lot. I liked the music. It was fun. Love, Thomas

Dear Chaski, I like the show. How did you know all those songs? How do you know how to play songs? Can you come again, please? Thank you for coming. Love Michelle

Dear Chaski, I liked the music. Thank you for coming. That was great music. That was really good. The music was cool. From, Will M.

Dear Chaski, I love your music. Thank you for coming. Your music was great. You were great. I liked the part where the children got to play. From, Evans

Dear Chaski, I liked when we clapped! Why didn't you pick me? I liked the music. I like the guitar. That was the best. From, Cartera

Dear Chaski, I liked the songs. I liked the instruments. I liked the people who played. I liked the songs the best. I liked clapping. From, Walker

"[El sariri] is a very interesting CD, exceedingly well done...One might expect that the use of so many primitive instruments would result in rough or ragged sound, but that is not the case. These performers are real professionals; and even though each one of them plays several instruments, the quality of their performance is extraordinary...I was fascinated by the Peruvian pasacalle, La pampa y la puna, not only by its haunting beauty but also by the virtuosity of the flutist...The CD is eminently listenable, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who would enjoy a very pleasant regional repertoire performed excellently by a group of virtuosos." —Ernestine Boss, The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon, 1996

"Most interesting stuff here. Chaski takes traditional South American styles played on instruments like a 'bird-shaped clay flute,' 'Bolivian cane panpipes' (zampoñas), 'Mexican rain stick' and 'Bolivian goat toe rattle' (chajchas) and add[s] Western flute and harp, remaining, it appears, true to the spirit of the folk material they deliver. The Andean ambiance is lovingly recorded, and the music is as much a subtle pleasure as an education in native South American sounds and styles." —Rob Patterson, The Austin Chronicle, 1995

"Chaski offered music of composers from the Americas and enchanted with their mastery of all the subtle variations of the harp-flute duo possibilities as well as their artistry as soloists Norton's exquisite phrasing and control of many different touches and her sensitive dynamic choices and execution were perfectly matched by Inglis' smooth, warm tone and cantabile expression Inglis' beautifully polished tone was evident in each movement, whether she played fluid melodic lines or dispatched rapid and brilliant passages with flair." —Penelope Kosztonyik, Bryan-College Station Eagle

"This local duo hardly swims the mainstream of Austin music . . .Inglis and Norton's technical precision, as well as the dulcet tone of their principal instruments, contrasts with the rougher-hewn textures of original-instrument Andean music. . .  It's winsome music, played with verve and skill, and I'm not damning it with faint praise when I say that this tape makes an amiable accompaniment to an overcast dusk or a candlelit dinner.  Better yet, catch Chaski in person around town."
Brett Campbell, The Austin Chronicle, February 9, 1990

"...the performances [on Chaski's cassette tape] are technically smooth and confident, sparked by a sense of play and inherent sensitivity to the simple beauties of the melodies."
 Ann McCutchan, Austin American-Statesman, February 15, 1989

"We tiptoed in to find harpist Shana Norton playing solo on the Venezuelan Concierto en la Llanura (Song of the Prairie).  It looked like a conventional concert harp,...but she didn't play it in a conventional way.  She swayed like a sprite, long black hair trailing behind, as her hands danced over the strings and played percussion on the sound board--not just single notes, but tone sequences.  Adrienne Inglis joined in with her silver flute for a flowing, whirling dance called El Diablo Suelto.  And then switched to panpipes for a Bolivian folk song named for Lake Titicaca.  It was the first time I'd seen them played live.  Entranced by the mellow, half-mournful sound and the sensuality of the instrument's peculiar, breathy articulation, I marveled at the variety of flutes invented by the creatures of this planet.  They finished up with their own set of variations on Tico-tico No Fubá, described by Inglis as 'the song that Carmen Miranda made famous,' or perhaps the other way around."
 Dyanne Fry, The Austin Chronicle, September 30, 1988

"Flutist Adrienne Inglis and her harp accompanist, Shana Norton gave a flawless performance. While we have had other superb music evenings in the university artist series, the combination of nearly incredible breath control by Ms. Inglis on the flute with the harp produced the most magical event of the series." —Gene Preston, U. S. Embassy in Costa Rica, 1986

"   their inherent sense of ensemble was apparent, especially in passages where they shared the melody.  Flutist Inglis has an especially delicate touch with ornamentation and gave a dazzling reading of P. A. Génin's ubiquitous Carnival of Venice."
 Jerry Young, Austin American-Statesman, June 17, 1986
 

On a February 20, 2001 performance by the Wild Basin Winds:  "For Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's 'Sonatina,' [David Asbury] was joined by flutist Adrienne Inglis, whose fluid cascades of scales beautifully complemented Asbury's lush guitar textures...Paquito D'Rivera's brightly colored 'Aires Tropicales' bristles with rhythmic invention and angular harmonies.  The group met it head-on with soaring oboe solos from Davidson, dusky alto flute lines from Inglis and masterful execution of the score's complexities by the ensemble."  —Michael Huebner, Austin American-Statesman, 23 February 2001

"Aiding and abetting the quality was Austin harpist Shana Norton, whose nuanced and exciting musicianship has become an instant Central Texas legend."  —Mike Greenberg, Express-News, July 4, 1988

"Frank Martin's Ballade...does require a first-rate soloist and Adrienne Inglis demonstrated she not only had the requisite technique but the musical insight..."  — Martin Clark, Oregon Journal, February 22, 1982

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Chaski performs and records Latin American folk music that features traditional instruments, colorful costumes, cultural insight, Andean dances, and audience participation.  Instruments include flute, zampoñas (panpipes), quena, harp, cuatro, guitar, charango, bombo, maracas, and more.

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