Fred Clarke Alvarez

Threshold of Infinity by Fred Clarke

Panati, a chant of defense, is sung as the morning progresses- roots, the forest from within, and water. This is also a metaphor of how humans reach out for connection just like nature through its communication networks; the earth’s profoundness is at the same time the profundity of the sky, which relate to the depths of human experience.

Kano, or the chant that connects with the medicinal world, is also a word used in Ucayali to describe waterways and the thick traces of “kené” designs, or the patterns found in Shipibo-Konibo embroidery, painting, and pottery. The mythical origins of the “kené” traditional art forms are linked with the shapes of water and its supernatural entities, such as sirens.

Benxoai chants in which healing occurs through a direct struggle against dark forces. The medicinal doctor, a strong Shipibo woman, sings and smokes a pipe; there’s fire, there are stars, while a Shipibo patient is being healed. In order to maintain poetry and metaphors, nothing’s literal: there is no voice-over explaining anything in Meraya, but rather images and music speaking for themselves.

After dealing with darkness, there’s Inin Bewa, or the chants of joy that lighten hearts and connect with that perfumed existence. In this part, Meraya will also show traditional Shipibo-Konibo dances from the native community of Santa Clara, Ucayali Region. Specifically, Ani Sheati, a festive representation of that world of happiness transmitted by “chaikonibo” ancestors.

The Inka world and its chants “Inka bewa” are presented through morning images. The Inkas belong to that further spiritual world that is accessed through ayahuasca.

Horizons of Infinity by Fred Clarke

This track was recorded with my son, Anka, and myself. We played two flutes from Ecuador. The synergy at that moment was so playful and joyful. I named this track "Anka" in honor of my son and his playful energy.

Heart Of The Earth by Fred Clarke

Genuine Heart Of Sadness by Fred Clarke

Paracas by Fred Clarke

Palpa by Fred Clarke

Duna by Fred Clarke

Ayni by Fred Clarke

The chant of “koxoni” at dawn- there’s fog, vapor, a sense of origin, or how elements start to meet and form.

This is a shipibo medicine song, chanted by Chonon Bensho, a shipibo artist from Pucallpa, Peru.

Sounds of a raven flute, eagle clay whistle and drum.

The Mountain Within by Fred Clarke

Two Ravens by Fred Clarke

Interstellar (Binaural) by Fred Clarke

Andean Soundscapes Jan 6th 2022 by Fred Clarke

This is a track recorded by Kim Pedersen one of my students of Music Medicine Classes of NAF (Native American Flute).

Wayra Nuna: Spirit of the Wind by Fred Clarke

This is a music track inspired by the prophecy of the return of the White Buffalo. The Lakota (Sioux) Nation has passed down The Legend of the White Buffalo–a story now approximately 2,000 years old, transmitted to many council meetings, sacred ceremonies, and through the tribe’s storytellers. Have communication with the Creator through prayer with clear intent for Peace, Harmony, and Balance for...

8/12/2017 Lima, Peru. Guitar: Juan Pablo Aragón Synth: Fred Clarke Alvarez