Roots Of Chicha (Various Artists)

PSYCHEDELIC CUMBIA FROM PERU -From the late 60's through the 80's, Peruvians invented a new popular musical hybrid inspired by music from the Americas. Using the electric guitar as the primary melodic instrument, they mixed cumbia rhythms with folkloric huaynos, criollo voicings, Cuban guarachas and guajiras, rock, boogaloo, surf, psychedelia, oriental music, classical music, and bits and pieces from Brazil, France, Chile - all without ever using the words post-modern, pastiche or mélange. The Roots of Chicha, compiled by Barbès Records, was released in 2006 and became the first recording to popularize the music around the world.

Track List

1. Sonido Amazonico
2. Linda Nena
3. Cari Ito
4. Patricia
5. Sacalo Sacalo
6. Silbando
7. El Diablo
8. Elsa
9. Mala Mujer
10. Agua
11. Para Elisa
12. Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo
13. Colegiala
14. El Guapo
15. El Hueleguiso
16. Vacilando Con Ayahuasca
17. Linda Mu Equita
18. Como Un Ave
19. Constelaci N
20. La Danza Del Petrolero
21. A Trabajar
22. El Aguajal
23. La Danza de los Mirlos