An oral language rich in history from Peru is having a moment, with artists using it in hip hop, rap, trap, and pop music. It's not Spanish, and it's not Latin. Quechua is a language all its own.

The following text, written by Américo Mendoza-Mori, originally appeared on the Peruvian website SienteMag. It is republished here with the author's permission. There are several stereotypes about ...

Growing up in the mountains of southern Peru, Marisol Necochea learned early on that being native is seen as inferior — and speaking Quechua is a sure sign of that. Quechua, or Runa Simi — "language ...

Starting in Spring 2021, the Latin American and Latinx Studies Center has been able to offer a Quechua language program available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at CU-Boulder. This is ...

In new audio storytelling project, CU Boulder scholar Doris Loayza works to preserve the traditional tales and lore of the Peruvian highlands In the highlands of Peru, Andean cultures have thrived for ...

If your walking shoes are looking a bit tired and your waterproof jacket smells like memories of past downpours, Quechua’s Spring/Summer 2025 outdoor collection is here to lift your spirits. Born in ...