Wak'a (EP)
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| EP by Los Thuthanaka | ||||
| Released | April 3, 2026 | |||
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| Length | 18:27 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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Wak'a is the debut extended play (EP) by the American duo Los Thuthanaka, consisting of siblings Chuquimamani-Condori and Joshua Chuquimia Crampton.
Los Thuthanaka is a project by siblings Chuquimamani-Condori and Joshua Chuquimia Crampton. On March 22, 2025, the group surprise-released their self-titled debut album, available exclusively on Bandcamp.[2] The album blends elements of traditional Andean genres linked with the duo's Aymara heritage, such as huayño, caporal, and kullawada, with experimental electronic music.[3] The album was released to critical acclaim from music publications; Pitchfork named it the best album of 2025,[4] The Wire placed it third on its year-end list,[5] and Resident Advisor included it among the top electronic releases of the 21st century, placing it tenth.[6]
Over several years preceding the release, the two collected Aymara oral histories through direct retellings from community members alongside archival transcriptions. This work produced a 14-page Aymara-language text, Qutax janïr Intix Yurkipänxa ("The Lake Before the Sun Was Born"), described by the artists as an assemblage of variant narratives;[1] the text accompanies the EP as a digital booklet.[7][8] The EP Wak'a was self-released on April 3, 2026, distributed digitally via Bandcamp, where it was made available for streaming and purchase.[7] It comprises three tracks with a total duration of approximately 18 and a half minutes.[8]