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Roots Of Chica (CD)

By: Various Artists
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Track Listing
DISC 1 for Roots Of Chica (CD) Album By Various Artists
1   Sonida Amazonico - Los Mirlos
2   Linda Nena - Juaneco Y Su Combo
3   Carinito - Los Hijos Del Sol
4   Patricia, A - Los Destellos
5   Sacalo Sacalo - Los Diablos Rojos
6   Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo - Juaneco Y Su Combo
7   El Milagro Verde - Los Mirlos
8   Para Elisa - Los Destellos
9   Linda Munequita - Los Hijos Del Sol
10   Muchachita Del Oriente - Los Mirlos
11   Elsa - Los Destellos
12   Vacilando Con Ayahuesca - Juaneco Y Su Combo
13   El Guapo - Los Diablos Rojos
14   Mi Morena Rebelde - Eusebio Y Su Banjo
15   Si Me Quieres - Los Hijos Del Sol
16   Me Robaron Mi Runa Mula - Juaneco Y Su Combo
17   La Danza De Los Mirlos - Los Mirlos
 
Review

The Wire (p.69) - "Much about THE ROOTS OF CHICHA confounds and intrigues....Weird and wonderful sounds."
Global Rhythm (Publication) (p.62) - "[C]ertainly a contender from the musical find of the year. This impressive set collects music of the '60s and '70s made by indigenous grips from the Peruvian Amazon..."
Harp (magazine) (p.108) - "[H]ighly catchy, danceable, often funny music....THE ROOTS OF CHICHA compiles some of the most successful peddlers of chicha and their greatest hits..."

Title Note

In the 1960s, as bossa nova and tropicalia enchanted the musical intelligentsia of the world, Incan musicians were exploring an electric version of cumbia called chicha--a bottom-heavy, dance-worthy style that incorporated some traditional Peruvian sounds with farfisa organ, electric guitars, and other signifiers of the psychedelic generation. The sound never caught on in a big way even in Peru, but spawned many garage bands and local stars.

This groundbreaking compilation from Barbes Records gathers classic examples of the musical form into one party-making dance album. The cheesy moments are plenteous, but mostly it's a fun ride and a learning experience.

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