Chilean ensemble formed in 1967 associated with the Nueva Canción movement, known for combining Andean folk instrumentation with political songs and for their exile in Italy after the 1973 coup.

The group was forced into exile after the 1973 military coup in Chile and developed a long-standing cultural relationship with Italy; they are prominent figures of the Nueva Canción chilena and have released influential studio and live recordings including Viva Chile! and La Nueva Canción Chilena.

Reviews emphasize Inti-Illimani's central role in the Nueva Canción movement, their exile in Italy after the 1973 coup, and their blend of Andean folk instrumentation with political song. Critics praise albums such as Viva Chile! and La Nueva Canción Chilena and note successful live recordings. The group's long career and strong ties to Italy are recurring themes.

For:Listeners of Latin American folk, world music fans, and readers interested in Chilean political and cultural history

 "We toured the United States, Germany, France, England, Japan, Mexico, Australia, and we had a fair amount of success, but they were, shall we say, \"normal\" tours, in normal theaters. We returned to Italy, and it was something else."

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 This is not politics, it is art. Sincere art, capable of moving us and bringing us closer to a people, their culture, and their sufferings.

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 And yet alas, this record is especially remembered for a fortunate last track that says: "el pueblo unido… " and so on.

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