The Awatiñas are a Bolivian folk music group begun in the 1970s by Mario Conde. Their ballads are mostly sung in Spanish and Aymara. They are popular across much of Latin America and have a substantial following in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Songs Among their best-known works are:

“Kullita” “Mi triste adiós” “Tu traición” “Tunkata P'a Tunkaru” “Tunkata pá tunkaru” “Dulce Bolivianita”

Discography Contributing artist The Rough Guide to the Music of the Andes (1996, World Music Network)

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