Inti Illimani, John Williams, Paco Peña – Fragments Of A Dream (VG+/VG+) – LP, EU 1987

Fragments Of A Dream is an LP by John Williams, Inti Illimani, Paco Peña from 1987 released on the CBS label.

About this album

Fragments Of A Dream is a distinctive collaboration that brings Inti Illimani together with John Williams and Paco Peña in a refined meeting of Andean, Latin and classical guitar traditions. Issued in 1987, the album blends Nueva Canción spirit with intricate instrumental writing, balancing the rich ensemble sound associated with Inti Illimani against the precision and lyricism of two master guitarists. Its appeal lies in the cross-cultural conversation rather than a single genre statement: earthy rhythms, elegant guitar lines and strong melodic identity give the record a calm but distinctive character. For listeners interested in late-1980s world music and politically aware Latin folk, it stands as a notable collaboration.