Winners of the 2005 NAMMYS for "Best World Music Recording Category" at the Native American Music Awards and the "Best Folk Music Recording" at the 2005 Indian Summer Music Awards, both with their latest album NAWI. This group of siblings have dedicated their careers to the preservation of Indigenous Identity through music, dance and poetry. Their music captivates audiences of all ages.

YARINA's repertoire ranges from ancient Andean rhythms to original compositions, incorporating Jazz, Blues, Latin and Classical Western styles. Since 1991, they have been working for cultural and arts events and educational programs in the Northeastern US.

Their wholehearted dedication to musicianship, ancestral dance and cultural expression has earned them the honor of being named "Ambassadors for Indigenous Ecuadorian Performers" by the Department of Culture. Quito, Ecuador. Founded in 1984 by three brothers and their father and now joined by the younger siblings they continue to perform throughout their native country of Ecuador and the United States including the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, The Metropolitan Museum, First Night Celebrations and the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues