"El Cóndor Pasa" is one of the most recognizable Andean melodies worldwide, originally composed as part of a zarzuela (Spanish lyric-dramatic genre). Its haunting panpipe melody symbolizes Andean culture.
Composed by Daniel Alomía Robles for a zarzuela (musical drama), El Cóndor Pasa incorporates traditional Andean melodies. Gained global fame through Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 cover "If I Could", though their version used different lyrics. Originally scored for voice and orchestra, now symbolises Andean culture.
