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Nayo and family are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the Margarita Medina Sevillano Foundation , dedicated to providing scholarships for economically struggling students in Nayo's old neighborhood of Comas, Lima. We hope you'll help us support education in Peru!

Nayo was honored to perform as the invited soloist for the World Premiere of the first ever classical concerto for Kena, which took place in Arequipa, Peru on August 9, 2006. Composer Jaime Diaz Orihuela selected his native Arequipa for the premiere and picked Nayo as soloist after an extensive worldwide search. The Machu Picchu Concerto for Kena and Orchestra was received with great enthusiasm, representing a historic musical event. Local press, television, politicians and other dignitaries attended the premiere and welcomed Nayo with great warmth.

The Mayor of Arequipa, Daniel Vera, presented Nayo with the Medalla de la Cultura of the City of Arequipa for his unique cultural contribution.

Congratulations Nayo!
We are very proud to announce that Nayo has served as a cultural ambassador for the music of Peru, when he played the Kena at the White House, Congress and Senate on July 24, 2007. This was an historic event, the first time ever that Peruvian Independence had been celebrated in the United States capital. Nayo was honored to take the indigenous Peruvian music of the Kena to this unique celebration.
The Arequipa Symphony Orchestra performed the Concerto at the city's main theater under the direction of well respected Peruvian musicologist and conductor, Zoila Vega Salvatierra. Peru's National Institute of Culture, the Municipality of Arequipa, Universidad Catolica Santa Maria, Universidad Nacional San Agustin, and the Peruvian-North Ameircan Cultural Center all sponsored the event. Event Photos

Nayo is currently working with Prince/SF Productions (PrinceSF.com) to bring this unique musical synthesis of classical and indigenous traditions to symphonies in the United States.

Nayo's song, “Sed de Peregrino” (co-composition with his good friend Homero Oyarce), won 4th place (South and Central America category) at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in Los Angeles in November of 2006. Congratulations to Nayo and Homero!

Madrid-based non-profit Solidaridad con el Tercer Mundo has just released its new fund-raising CD to support economic development projects in Peru! The new CD features Nayo Ulloa, Homero Oyarce and many other Peruvian artists. ALL proceeds from CD sales go directly to the organization's programs in Peru. Check out http://www.sotermun.org for more details! The CD is available in the United States directly from Nayo. Send your check for $10.00, made out to Nayo Ulloa, to: P.O. Box 18092, San Jose CA 95158.

Last summer Nayo's original songs, “Toro Uko” and “Milongueando,” both won honorable mentions in the Song of the Year award, sponsored by VH1. “Milongueando” was also featured on National Public Radio's All Songs Considered/Open Mic program nationwide!

Nayo has been in the studio recently recording Andean flute parts for songs on the upcoming environmental CD by Salvador Cardenal of Guardabarranco. Check their website for release information!