The harawi is a musical style characterized by sad and slow melodies. It’s also a traditional Andean way of storytelling and poetry, often present in songs about loss and longing, including songs played at funerals. The influence of the harawi is strongly present in El Cóndor Pasa. The slow down tempo rhythm is very evident during the opening phase of the song, which traditionally starts with the sounds of flutes or pan pipes that are played in a minor key. Here is an example of a traditional Andean harawi. This particular song is devoted to longing and love.