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Tonight! Ancient Sounds of Ecuador Book Launch + Concert

Sep 25, 2026

What did Ecuador sound like thousands of years ago?

This Friday, September 25, idiomARTE hosts the launch of Vientos Ecuatoriales, a new book by archaeomusicologist Esteban Valdivia exploring the ancient sound world of Ecuador’s pre-Columbian cultures.

Through images, research, and recordings, Valdivia will introduce us to the aerophones, whistles, ceramic instruments, and other sound objects created by cultures that inhabited what is now Ecuador.

The evening continues with a live concert by Esteban Valdivia and Matías Ortolá, bringing these ancient sounds to life.

Books will be available for purchase, and Esteban will be signing copies.

Friday, September 25
Doors open: 6:00 pm
Event begins: 7:00 pm

Presale: $13
At the door: $15

We have limited seating so email us today to reserve your spot!

New idiomARTE location
Benigno Malo 4-76 & Calle Larga, Cuenca

Adam Elliot Altholtz ("Smilehealth Ecuador Dental Clinic")

Adam Elliot Altholtz serves as the Administrator & Patient Coordinator of the “Smilehealth Ecuador Dental Clinic” in Cuenca, Ecuador, and for purposes of discussing your Dental needs or questions, is available via email at info@smilehealthecuador.com and via the Dental Clinic’s fully comprehensive and detailed website smilehealthecuador.com for you to visit at any time of day or night. Plus, you can reach Adam directly by WhatsApp at +593 98 392 9606 or by his US phone number of 1‐(941)‐227‐0114, and the Dental Clinic’s Ecuador phone number for local Expats residing in Cuenca is 07‐410‐8745.

Finally, Adam, as your fellow Expat and friendly Administrator of this Expat-serving Dental Clinic in Cuenca, is always glad to make 100% FREE ($0.00) recommendations to Expats (REGARDLESS of whether they're a patient of the Dental Clinic) for the best and most qualified ENGLISH-SPEAKING Professionals in Cuenca, in paying it forward to assist you with planning your best possible trip and maybe even the rest of your life in beautiful Ecuador!

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