El Cóndor Pasa is one of the most beloved songs from South America. Frquently mistaken for a folksong, this beautiful melody was written by Peruvian composer, Daniel Alomía Robles, in 1913. And since his composition remains true to the sound of Andean folksongs and the music that dates back to Incan times, El Cóndor Pasa is often considered an anthem of the Andes. In the original composition, the song consists of three parts: the yarabi (first part), the fox (second part) and the huayno (last part).