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.
Background and release
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]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 8.0/10[1] |
Sasha Geffen from Pitchfork characterized Wak'a as an extension of Los Thuthanaka's "distinct, boundaryless sound explorations", framing the EP as a companion piece that "commemorates their work to preserve Aymara lore".[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Quta" | 5:20 |
| 2. | "Wara Wara" | 8:40 |
| 3. | "Ay Kawkinpachasa?" | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 18:27 | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Geffen, Sasha (April 10, 2026). "Los Thuthanaka: Wak'a EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ Deville, Chris (March 26, 2025). "Stream Chuquimamani-Condori & Joshua Chuquimia Crampton's Brilliant Debut As Los Thuthanaka". Stereogum. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ↑ Kim, Joshua Minsoo (April 4, 2025). "Los Thuthanaka: Los Thuthanaka". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ↑ Larson, Jeremy D. (December 2, 2025). "The 50 Best Albums of 2025". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ↑ "The Wire's Releases of the Year 2025 playlist". The Wire. December 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ↑ Szatan, Gabriel (December 11, 2025). "The Best Electronic Records of 2000-25". Resident Advisor. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- 1 2 DeVille, Chris (April 3, 2026). "Delve Into Los Thuthanaka's Wonderful Wak'a EP". Stereogum. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- 1 2 O'Brien, Terrence (April 5, 2026). "Los Thuthanaka's Wak'a is a mellower follow-up to last year's surprise Pitchfork favorite". The Verge. Retrieved April 13, 2026.