The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias from Peru (1968-1981) (2-LPs)

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Vinyl LP Details

Number of Records: 2
Released: August 12, 2011
Originally Released: 2011
Label: Barbes Records

Description by OLDIES.com:

23 tunes from Lima and the Amazon recorded between 1968 and 1981. Includes full color 11"x11" 20 page booklet. "A superb collection" -Fresh Air, NPR.

Entertainment Reviews:

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..."

Mojo (Publisher) - p.122

4 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t's what's going on top that grips: nonsensical organ solos, surf guitars and wah wah overdoses. Special praise is reserved for Eusebio Campojo, who will make you wonder why there aren't more banjo heroes in rock. Wonderful in a strange way."
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..."

Tracks on Disc 1:

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

Tracks on Disc 2:

1.Colegiala
2.El Guapo
3.El Hueleguiso
4.Vacilando Con Ayahuasca
5.Linda Mu equita
6.Como Un Ave
7.Constelaci n
8.La Danza Del Petrolero
9.A Trabajar
10.El Aguajal
11.La Danza De Los Mirlos