Artfully blending the ancient rhythms of its culture with original compositions that incorporate elements from various western musical styles, Yarina’s musicianship earned the group the title “Best World Music Recording” at the 2005 Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS) and “Best Folk Music Recording” at the 2005 Indian Summer Music Awards. Both were for its latest album, ÑAWI. Yarina, which means "remembrance" in the native Kichwa language of the indigenous people of Ecuador