Montibus Communitas

Montibus Communitas are a psych-folk collective from Lima, Peru who are often regarded as a group of improvisers. Their recordings, however, suggest highly ritualistic and trance-like proceedings with each player contributing free form elements to a pre-arranged structure. Their sound is deeply influenced by bands such as Popol Vuh, Amon Düül II, the Source Family, Trees Community, the Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus, and Japan's Ghost. The group was founded in Lima by musicians from other psych, indie, and vanguard bands who were all seeking to create music based on s...