Oscar Rios helps students learn unique instruments that they have often never seen or heard before. He analyzes the history, development and playing techniques of various Native Andean instruments such as the Zampoñas (Andean Pan Pipes), the Quena (a recorder-like flute) and the Bombo (drum from African influence), to name a few. Through this process, Oscar Rios creates curiosity, cooperation and collaboration for exploring new music and culture. Amado Espinoza is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, instrument builder, and teaching artist. His music is rooted in the spiritual traditions of the Andes mountains, while drawing inspiration from genres and musical instruments belonging to this earth’s magnificent ethno-sphere. Amado is a recipient of the Folk Alliance International 2022 Spirit of Folk award, a 2019 Lighton Foundation International Artist Grant, and a 2017 Charlotte St. Foundation Performing Arts Fellowship. He has played at Carnegie Hall, opened for TEDxKC, and has taught a masterclass at Berklee College of Music.