01Live concerts
Full evenings of Andean and South American songs, from slow charango pieces to songs that make a room dance.
See upcoming datesThe artist
Participatory music shaped by Andean and South American repertoire, made to be heard, sung along with and moved to.
The music, up close
A sound shaped by repertoire
Music drawing on Andean and South American repertoire. Confirm the public description with the artist. Stock photo, replace with an approved photo.
Strings and breath
Charango and zampoña are part of the live sound. Confirm current instruments and wording. Stock photo, replace with an approved photo.
Music made together
Participatory songs at gatherings and singing circles. Confirm current performance formats. Stock photo, replace with an approved photo.
A working songbook
A songbook to learn, play and sing together. Title, format, contents and permissions await confirmation. Stock photo, replace with an approved photo.
See it in the room
Photographs and clips from concerts and singing circles. Approved performance assets needed. Stock photo, replace with an approved photo.
Ways to share the music
Come and sing with us
0102Singing circles
Songs with a chorus anyone can learn in a minute. No experience needed, just a voice.
Bring a circle to your town03Workshops
Hands-on sessions with charango and zampoña for groups, schools and community spaces.
Ask about a workshop
04Private gatherings
Birthdays, weddings and ceremonies: music shaped around your people and your place.
Plan your gatheringUpcoming
Events
14NOV
Singing circle in the garden
Jardim da Estrela · Lisbon
22NOV
Andean Night: live concert
Teatro da Lua · Porto
06DEC
Winter solstice gathering
Quinta das Estrelas · Sintra
13DEC
Charango and zampoña workshop
Casa Comunitária · Cascais
20DEC
Holiday concert by candlelight
Igreja Velha · Évora
17JAN
Songs for the new year
Parque da Cidade · Lisbon
Planning your own event? Send a booking enquiry
Sample events, venues and times for layout. Replace with confirmed dates.Songs drawn from Andean and South American repertoire. Confirm wording with the artist.
Charango and zampoña are part of the live sound. Verify current use and description.
Five songs to press play on: some for singing along, some for sitting still.
Participatory songs shared at gatherings and singing circles. Confirm current formats.
Share the date, location and kind of gathering to start a booking enquiry.
A working collection of repertoire for shared music-making. Title, contents, permissions and format await confirmation.
Meet the musician behind the music
Witchy Chayo is a musician sharing participatory songs at gatherings and singing circles. The repertoire draws on Andean and South American music, with charango and zampoña among the instruments associated with the project.
The charango brings a bright string sound, while the zampoña adds an airy panpipe tone. Confirm instrument names, construction and description with the artist.
The portrait supplied with the project files is a draft, not a confirmed press photo.Artist review needed before publication: biography, repertoire wording, instrument details, location and current performance formats.
12years sharing songs
300+gatherings and circles
60+songs in the repertoire
2instruments at the heart: charango and zampoña
Sample figures for layout. Confirm with the artist.
Two instruments carry most of the sound. Approve the public introduction.
The charango: a small Andean string instrument heard in Witchy Chayo's live repertoire. Confirm the instrument is currently played and approve the description.
The zampoña: Andean panpipes with a breathy, airy sound. Confirm the instrument name and description.
PHOTO AND VIDEO
The music, in the room
Moments from concerts, singing circles and gatherings: the instruments, the faces, the sound.
Stock photographs, not Witchy Chayo. Replace with approved photographs.
The songbook
Songs to play and sing together
A collection of songs from the circles and concerts, written out so anyone can learn them, play them and sing them together.
- 24 songs
- Lyrics and chords
- Charango tunings
- Singalong notes
- PDF and print
Coming soon
Sample contents for layout. Confirm title, format and contents.For event hosts
Planning an event?
Share the date, location and kind of gathering. Witchy Chayo can confirm whether the music and format fit the event.
Booking enquiry
Tell us a little about your event and we will get back to you.