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WXOX @ Folklife 2025 ANDES MC ANDES MC Musician Interviewed by Max Cash & DJ SoTek Translator Betto Arcos WXOX Next Wave Academy 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Youth & the Future of Culture July 3, 2025 Carlos Andres Orellana Patiño, Andes MC, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter.  He grew up surrounded by music, but hip-hop was the genre that captured his attention. His stage name, Andes MC, reflects his Andean identity.  In 2020, he released his first singles, “Sistemas de Control” and “Ser.” His 2021 album La Saga del Underground explores the roots of street rap.  El Frío, a collaborative EP that fuses underground hip-hop with the introspection of his personal experiences, is characterized by its deep and honest lyrics.  Andes MC remains committed to his mission of representing his community and staying true to the roots of underground rap, taking his message beyond borders Follow Andes MC on Facebook Check out Andes MC on YouTube Back to Folklife 2025 Episode List If you have any questions please e-mail nextwave@artxfm.com

           

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