José Luis Reynolds

José Luis Reynolds has received numerous awards and critical acclaim in Bolivia as a charango virtuoso. He also plays the guitar and Andean flutes. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, he has dedicated himself to music since the age of 13 after his uncle gave him a guitar. Soon thereafter, he joined his first folk music band, Kollasuyo, at the age of 15, followed by Melodía, based in Oruro and with which he recorded his first album at 18. After moving to Cochabamba, he joined Arawi, with which he toured throughout Bolivia. He recorded a last production with this group before joining Karumanta Jamuyku in 1991. He is a highly-sought after charango player in the San Francisco Bay Area.