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In TINKUs' performances, a variety of native instruments are utilized - wind, percussion and string. The WIND family of instruments consists of the Zampoña, Toyos, Antara, Maltas, Rondador, Quena & Quenacho as well as some unique instruments designed exclusively for use in TINKU's concerts like the Quenicho™ (all primarily of NATIVE AMERICAN influence). The PERCUSSION instruments encompass the Bombo, Chajchas, Cajon Peruano and Palo de Lluvia or Rain stick (primarily of African influences); while the string instruments are composed of the Guitar, Charango, Cuatro and Ronroco (primarily of SPANISH influences). In addition, TINKU minimizes the use of electrical or non-native instruments to maintain the truest form of "Andean" rhythms as well as Latin, World Folk & Roots music.
TINKU's popularity and success is attributed to an ample repertoire covering music from over 12 countries; a variation in musical rhythms (over 19 rhythms) and an amazing ability to introduce a variety of instruments.