The Chilean ensemble's 1996 Xenophile/Green Linnet release "Arriesgaré la piel" found them working with Latin American artists from North America. This album includes their first recording of a song by Chilean singer-musician Patricio Manns.
- Recorded in Vancouver, Canada, "Arriesgaré la piel" was released on Xenophile, a label focused on world music. This album features collaborations with artists such as North American folk singer-songwriter John Gorka and Chilean singer-musician Patricio Manns. The album was released in 1996, a period when Inti-Illimani was exploring collaborations with artists outside of their native Chile.
- On this album, Inti-Illimani recorded "El Secreto de la Montaña," a song written by Patricio Manns. The ensemble's 1998 release "Amar de Nuevo" would also feature Manns.
- Inti-Illimani's 1996 release "Arriesgaré la piel" reached the NACC radio charts in the United States. The album featured a range of guest musicians from various musical backgrounds.
Inti-Illimani is a folk ensemble founded in Santiago, Chile in 1967. They are known for their politically charged music and their blending of traditional Andean music with various global influences.
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