All good things come in threes. (This article was written by Professor Guanaco. Professor Guanaco is a linguistic anthropologist studying Patagonian music. You can follow her work on Instagram.)   Awkan – Awkan (2016) From the first seconds of Awkan’s self-titled debut, it is clear that this is not your typical metal album. The first sound of the album is not an electric guitar, but rather the distinctive ring of a trutruka. The first words in the album are not in Spanish or English, but rather in a language called Mapuzugun. While these elements are soon joined by ones more commonly associated … Continue reading Introduction To Patagonian Heavy Metal Part 3