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.
"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.
