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Its an attempt to rectify some of the biases and inaccuracies of the first. Chicha, as it came to be known, modeled itself on colombian cumbia music but replaced the accordion with surf guitars, and incorporated the psychedelic sounds of farfisa organs and moog synthesizers as well as cuban guajira,and the distinctive pentatonic scales of andean melodies. The roots of chicha by various artists, released 25 september 2007 1. The roots of chicha 2 by various artists, released 12 october 2010 1. After 2009s release of chicha libres album sonido amazonico wherein the brooklyn band performed originals and covers inspired by chicha, the brand of psychedelic surf cumbia which emerged in peru in the late 60s, its time to go back to the source with this excellent collection of vintage chicha. Chicha emerged around the time of perus big oil boom and the associated ruralurban migration and dislocation of the time period.

Nov 21, 2007 exploring the roots of peruvian chicha music chicha is a form of peruvian music that combines local folklore, south american beats and modern musical instruments. Peruvian psychedelic chicha, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The roots of chicha 2 psychedelic cumbias from peru. With cheap electric instruments, perus amazon indians started dance bands that blended the cumbia, with a beat that sounds a bit like ska, andean folk tunes, and their own indigenous music. The roots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru discogs.

The second volume in the series showcases11 more bands, with 16 tracks recorded between 1968and 1981. Psychedelic peruvian cumbia and chicha from the archives of the legendary infopesa label, 19681982. Chicha libre plays a mixture of latin rhythms, surf and psychedelic pop inspired by peruvian music from lima and the amazon. Chicha or peruvian cumbia, as it is often known, is on the rise.

Roots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru part 1. The modern tradition of cumbia music in peru goes back to the 1960s. As cheap electric instruments became available, amazon indians put together. The brooklyn collective is made up of french, american, venezuelan and mexican musicians who mix up covers of peruvian chicha with original compositions in french, spanish and english, reinterpretation of 70s pop classics as well as cumbia versions of pieces by the. Three years ago barbs released the firstvolume of the roots of chicha, which created convertsworldwide from franz ferdinand and elijah wood tothe new york times, npr, pitchfork, the bbc, and elcomercio. Psychedelic cumbias from peru on barbes records features six of the most compelling bands from the scene, before the sound became watered down with pop aesthetics and cheesy synthesizers. Variousroots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru. The roots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru 2007, cd. In 2007, barbes released a first compilation, the roots of chicha it was the first time the music was ever anthologized outside of peru and the record quickly became a cult in both south and north america and gained fans as diverse as alex kapranos, of franz ferndinand, elijah wood, howe gelb, of giant sand or pedro almodovar who used one of the. The roots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru 2007.

Chicha songs contain electric guitar solos, following the rock music tradition. Listen to your favorite songs from cumbias chichadelicas. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Psychedelic cumbias from peru the electric guitar is one of the great and constructive creations of innovation, designed and manufactured originally in the u. Sep 15, 2010 chicha or peruvian cumbia, as it is often known, is on the rise. Roots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru part 12007 full. Instead, a onceobscure music that enjoyed a fanatic embrace in the peruvian slums of the 1970s has become a fullfledged global occasion thanks to the stunning success of a 2007 cd called the roots of chicha. Psychedelic cumbias from peru, a various artists compilation. Psychedelic cumbias from peru in 2007 the popularity of the genre has grown both internationally and in its native peru. The roots of chicha, an album by various artists on spotify. Psychedelic cumbias from peru various artists on allmusic 2007 chicha is an indigenous music that was. This is some festive, drunken, sweetsmelling music, and the sprinkle of wahwah here and synthesizer there must have. But in the 1970s, cumbia began to be known as chicha, the name for an alcoholic drink of which the incas were famously fond, and cumbia and chicha both somehow became associated with the poor and downtrodden living in peruvian slumsghetto music.

The second volume in the series showcases11 more bands, with. Psychedelic cumbias from perus profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Peruvian psychedelic chicha by various artists now. Chicha, the fermented maize beer, has given its name to a new and hugely popular brew of andean tropical music a fusion of urban cumbia local versions of the original colombian dance, traditional highland huayno, and rock. Edmxt005 martin i cumbia all stars mixtape internet archive. Roots of chicha psychedelic cumbias from peru part 2. In the early 70 s a new sound grew out of the booming cities of the peruvian amazon. Exploring the roots of peruvian chicha music chicha is a form of peruvian music that combines local folklore, south american beats and modern musical instruments. The term chicha is more frequently used for the pre1990s variations of the subgenre. The brooklyn collective is made up of french, american, venezuelan and mex. Chicha or peruvian cumbia is a subgenre of cumbia that became popular in the coastal cities of peru, mainly in lima in the 1960s through the fusion of local versions of the original colombian genre, traditional highland huayno, and rock music, particularly surf rock and psychedelic rock.