Legendary Chilean Group Inti-Illimani Histórico to Play in Germany
Andean folklore with a political message: This is what they have been known for since the late 1960s. Soon, they'll be hitting stages in two German cities.
Inti-Illimani Histórico, a legendary Chilean group deeply rooted in the country's "Nueva Canción" movement, will perform in Germany as part of their upcoming European tour celebrating their 60th anniversary. The band will play at the Passionskirche in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district on September 15th, 2026, with a prior concert in Stuttgart on September 11th.
Inti-Illimani Histórico, formed in 1967 by students at the Universidad Técnica del Estado, is known for its unique fusion of Andean folklore and politically-charged lyrics, a stance that aligned with the socialist government of President Salvador Allende. The group was forced into exile in Italy during the 1973 military coup and later found widespread recognition while touring with artists such as Sting, Tracy Chapman, Bruce Springsteen, and Peter Gabriel.
A split within the band in 2004 led to a legal dispute, but in 2008, the original members led by Horacio Salinas, José Seves, and Horacio Durán reunited as Inti-Illimani Histórico. The group will be joined by Pedro Villagra, Fernando Julio, Danilo Donoso, and Cristián Mancilla for the Berlin concert. The Passionskirche, with its neo-Romanesque architecture and rich concert history, will serve as a fitting venue for the band's performance.
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