From Edith Piaf to Rodrigo y Gabriela, many artists cut their teeth performing on the streets of their hometowns, acquiring the fearlessness, versatility, and loyal following all great performers need. La Santa…
The challenge is striking a balance. In spite of growing prosperity, many quinoa farmers are concerned about the environment. In fact, in Choquetapo’s community, people who use chemical fertilizers or uproot native grasses around quinoa fields are fined, or even punished.
“We want to keep the production sustainable,” Choquetapo says. “We don’t want to exploit every bit of it. This piece of earth has to support our kids and grandchildren, too.”