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It features fiery brass charts, funky bass lines, fluttering flute, choppy organ and additional hand tribal percussion. The band let loose too and jam hard; yet there's a certain thread of solidity that runs throughout, the tracks just belong together, not disparate sound and rhythm experiments like some library records; this is just straight up, no messin', consistent funk-rock fire. Hips will sway, heads will nod to the steady vibes. It's insanely good. The audio for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfro Rock\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been meticulously remastered by Be With regular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Francis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCicely Balston\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. 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Having already captivated local audiences with their hypnotic, organic live performances, La Chooma -- now a six-piece ensemble -- have been steadily building an international following. Initial singles \"Magic Plant\" and \"Huachuma\" earned support from tastemakers including BBC Radio 6 Music's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeb Grant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Ravenscroft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \"Magic Plant\" distills the band's signature blend of hypnotic grooves, lush percussion and woozy synths, like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJimi Tenor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lost in the Colombian Amazon. A dreamlike, dub-infused trip driven by organic rhythm and cosmic textures. \"Huachuma\" picks up the thread, fusing Afrobeat percussion, swirling basslines and psychedelic flourishes into a hallucinogenic jam made for a tropical dancefloor. \"High Grow\" conjures images of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set in Addis Ababa, with Ethiojazz-style synths dancing and tripping across a relentless Mulatu-inspired bassline and Afrobeat drums, all drenched in foreboding dub delay. Perfect for dark, smoke-filled rooms in the small hours. 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Over 2 ½ hours of funky, hot Afro-influenced tracks from the '60s and '70s golden-period of the seminal Discos Fuentes label in Colombia. Forty-three dancefloor hits provide an irresistible mix of genres: salsa, cumbia, boogaloo, tropical funk, and chicha. The story of the Afrosound is a tale of transformation. It tells of the enslaved African peoples who were taken to Colombia, who mixed with Europeans and indigenous inhabitants (by force or choice), and were eventually set free, as well as the escaped cimarrones (maroons) that lived in palenques (fortified settlements) and continued their own traditions. The Afrosound sings of a double diaspora, first the trek in chains during the infamous Middle Passage from the Motherland of Africa to the so-called New World, then much later, the migration from the plantations to the cities. This release deals with the unique sounds produced as a result of the inventive mixing of pop and roots that took place in the urban confines of the Discos Fuentes studios, far from Colombia's coastal regions. The invented term \"Afrosound\" serves as the title of a thrilling and sometimes odd soundtrack that chronicles the diffusion and evolution of the musical culture from those coastal regions as it was brought inland, where it was translated, simplified, mass marketed, manufactured, modernized, \"whitened,\" globalized, recycled, and then sent back to the world at large, disseminated from the cities of Medellín and Bogotá, where the major bulk of the music production industry resided in the '50s through to the '70s. 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It is the proud sound of African-rooted culture translated, transformed, and transmitted through the commercial enterprise of Discos Fuentes, and this third collection offers an even more diverse and chronologically wide-ranging array of tracks than the previous two volumes, with an even stronger focus on the music's folkloric origins. The unifying factor this time is the same: African roots or influences and the period of experimentation, self-expression, upheaval, rebellion, and rebirth in the industry, nurtured by the label and its stable of musicians, song-writers, producers, and engineers. Although this volume does not list \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruko Y Sus Tesos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the track-by-track credits, the presence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulio Ernesto Estrada Rincón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be felt throughout, with the first half setting the stage for his artistic birth, schooling and eventual emergence at the label, and the second half featuring bands that he was an integral part of or had a hand in creating, producing, and composing for. And with that said, Vampisoul dedicate this collection to Fruko: long may he reign as \"The King of Afrosound\". This incredible stream of black gold adorned and enriched the public airways of Cali, Buenaventura, Cartagena, Baranquilla, to become a symbol of pride and part of Colombia's collective identity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfrosound Vol. 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comprises an outstanding selection of 26 hard-to find-tracks, many reissued for the first time, covering a wide array of Afro-rooted genres, with a stronger focus on the music's folkloric origins than in previous volumes, featuring recordings by the likes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichi Sarmiento\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWganda Kenya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Latin Brothers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Corraleros De Majagual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeregoyo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... 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The whole package makes for a very satisfying party record that deserves to be more accessible and better known by today's salsómanos who may have heard of Fruko y sus Tesos or Grupo Niche but have yet to discover Los Afroins.\" --\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePablo Iglesias\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aka \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDJ Bongohead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented in facsimile artwork and pressed on 180 gram vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653379351,"sku":"VAMPI 201LP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/AGozarSalsomanos.jpg?v=1776746239"},{"product_id":"mi-nuevo-lp","title":"Mi Nuevo Ritmo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVampisoul present a reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Linares Y Su Salsa Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMi Nuevo Ritmo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally released in 1974. A nonstop salsa dura party album from start to finish, comparable with any of New York's finest like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Barretto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWillie Colón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the same era, but with its own unique swinging sound and bright, crisp, joyful vibe. There are plenty of straight up Cuban-roots based salsa tunes, plus some Latin jazz and Latin soul and a bolero. Trumpets, hand claps, loud cowbell, and vigorous vocals all make for a great listen and an even better dance experience. As the track \"La Música Brava\" proclaims: \"Yo no quiero que pare la música brava!\" (I don't want the badass music to stop!). The record is actually a patchwork of different recording sessions made in Peru and Colombia, featuring differing studio sound and musician lineups. Linares had just returned to his adopted home of Medellín from a period spent in Peru and was looking for a record deal. He had brought master tapes with four songs recorded in Lima and was shopping them around in the hopes of securing an album contract. Linares also cut some Colombian sessions which feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy \"Tayrona\" Betancourt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Castro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnrique Fabián\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unfortunately, neither Discos Fuentes nor Sonolux or Codiscos were interested. At that time, vinyl for making records was scarce and over-priced due to the petroleum crisis and hence the labels were reluctant to try out a new artist. \"There was nothing to be done. The only company that had vinyl stock was INS. So, I did the business with them even though they didn't have a known name in Colombia. The strength of that album made them rather famous.\" The song \"Mambo Rock\" (with \"Estricto Guaguancó\" on the B side) came out on a 45rpm record in 1974, and, as Linares recounts it, \"two months later the sale was at a very high level. So, partly out of gratitude, I started producing for them. It is from there that my other records and the AfroINS albums came.\" Unfortunately, the master tapes to the LP were lost or destroyed, as with all INS releases, so the best possible vinyl sources and audio restoration has been used for this deluxe reissue. Recommended by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDJ Bongohead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Peace \u0026amp; Rhythm. Presented in its original artwork and pressed on 180 gram vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653412119,"sku":"VAMPI 223LP","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/MiNuevoRitmo.jpg?v=1776746167"},{"product_id":"zulu-lp","title":"Zulu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVampisoul present the first ever reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eZulu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's self-titled album, originally released in 1974. The first record by Zulu was also his last. Shortly after releasing it in 1974, the artist withdrew from the music scene and never returned. 46 years later, his music still sounds out of time. His musical eclecticism heralded a different era and linked rock with Afro-Latin American beats and pop. His debut and only LP is one of the last great albums of the first wave of Peruvian rock. No other original records of this type were released in Peru until the early '80s. In the '70s, in Peru, most rock groups sang in English. For his LP, Zulu chose to sing in his own language and focus on his own emotions and experiences. In the early days of his career, he became member of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Shain's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, for less than a year. Then he was invited to join \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraffic Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e playing bass guitar and keyboards and record the band's third album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLux\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An offer to start a solo career would follow and \"Como una escalera\", \"Alegría\", and \"Cariño grande\" 45s were released. The expectations that his first solo singles generated were met by the release of the LP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eZulu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1974, boasting an eclectic and innovative sound. Andean folk, Afro-Latin beats, psych-tinged prog rock scents, Moog glides, choir arrangements spread across the entire album creating a truly unique piece of music. A few demos were also recorded for the next album but this never saw the light. In December 1974, a few months after the LP was released, the artist decided to disappear. At this point of his life, he started to become aware of the need to define spirituality. After exploring and comparing countless religious, philosophical, psychological texts and trying transcendental meditation and yoga, he concluded that the Bible was the most profound and clearest text. While this was going on, his public figure grew thanks to the success of his album. At the end of 1974, Zulu surprised the manager of IEMPSA, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAugusto Sarria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by communicating his decision to leave show business. The artist vanished into the religious path, making sure his music got as unnoticed as possible... The reissue has been supervised by the artist himself and includes extensive notes and the extra track \"Haces mal, pobre chico\", B side to his first single that never made it into the album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653510423,"sku":"VAMPI 230LP","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/Zulu.jpg?v=1776746089"},{"product_id":"14-magnificos-lp","title":"14 MAGnificos Bailables","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAG has been, since its foundation in 1953, an essential label in the music scene of Peru, allowing the development of the careers of both tropical artists and musicians of other genres. At the head was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Manuel Antonio Guerrero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its founder, whose name comes from the acronym of the label itself (M.A.G.). In 2021 MAG was acquired by the Spanish company Distrolux SL, owner of the Munster and Vampisoul record labels, after years of previous collaborations in which some of the most emblematic titles in the catalog were already reissued for the international market: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNils Jazz Ensemble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonora Casino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraffic Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAl Valdez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e14 MAGníficos Bailables\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a 14-track compilation that celebrates a new era in the history of the label, now under the Vampisoul umbrella, with a selection of astonishing dance floor-oriented gems. This is also a perfect introduction to MAG, showcasing the amazing musical variety sported by the Peruvian label throughout the years. The comp includes juicy Cuban songs like \"Mi Son Combinado\", an outstanding original taken from the extremely scarce LP recorded by Cuba's finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrquesta Revé\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for MAG in Lima, and the explosive guaracha \"Tin Marin\" by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Kintos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group led by guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePancho Acosta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also, classic songs such as \"Arroz Con Coco\" or \"Aprieta (Oye Como Va),\" and obscure recordings like the stunning \"Ritmo Veregua\" by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTito Chicoma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. MAG will turn 70 in 2023 and is a pivotal label in Peruvian music, mainly focused on tropical rhythms although its extensive catalogue also includes rock, pop and jazz recordings. 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Vampisoul present a first time reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Kintos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' self-titled album, originally released in 1970. In the late sixties, a generation of young Peruvian musicians, who were fans of tropical sounds, chose Cuban rhythms over the onslaught of boogaloo and Colombian cumbia. This musical movement attracted a legion of young followers, mostly from popular districts of Lima. In 1969, percussionist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDomingo Guzmán Villanueva\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was commissioned by the MAG record label to get together a group to revive Cuban musical tradition. To lead the project he recruited, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancisco \"Pancho\" Acosta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founder and guitarist of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompay Quinto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The new group was baptized Los Kintos, in a nod to their desire to carry on playing in the Compay Quinto style. The link between the two groups appears on this first album, as the group's name is written in two different ways: Los Kintos, on the front cover; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Quintos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on the back. Recordings began in 1969 and included the stunning \"Descarga Kinto\", \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichie Ray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBobby Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's original \"Pancho Cristal\" -- renamed here \"Pancho Guzmán\" -- and Cuban classics from the repertoire of the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrio Matamoros\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e like \"Lágrimas Negras\" or \"Mentiras\", all with lead vocals by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiko Fuentes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The success of their concerts would take them on tours across the country, always recognized as outstanding figures of Cuban music in Peru. This reissue brings back an album that marked a milestone in the history of Peruvian tropical music and revives the fame of the group's legendary live performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653674263,"sku":"VAMPI 261LP","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/LosKintos.jpg?v=1776745947"},{"product_id":"pan-lp","title":"Pan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst time reissue, originally released in 1970. The only album by Venezuela's most prolific percussionist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNené Quintero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and his first band sounds like a somewhat artisanal classic rock album from the end of the '60s but made by \"salseros\" (as involved in Salsa music). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrupo Pan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was formed in 1970 in the popular Caracas neighborhood of Marín at the initiative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos \"Nené\" Quintero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together with his brother \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJesús \"Chú\" Quintero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His experience as a professional musician as part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Dementes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Pérez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's group, would allow him to retain the rhythmic strength and brass arrangements typical of salsa, but also explore other sounds based on powerful guitars. The band would be completed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Padilla\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (percussion), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Azuaje\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Guerra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (trombones), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Camba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (trumpet), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubén \"Micho\" Correa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (electric guitar), already with a solid reputation as a guitarist after years playing in rock bands. Nené Quintero would resume contact with his acquaintance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Tepedino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at that time artistic director of 2001 Juvenil, a Venezuelan TV show focused on the promotion of young musical values, who would offer them to appear on said program. Through the popularity provided by, their frequent television appearances, they were offered the opportunity to record an album. In December 1970, their first and only LP would be released, recorded at the Fidelis studios in Caracas and produced by Mario Tepedino. It was published by Souvenir, a label responsible for the release of many other essential Venezuelan rock albums, such as the highly sought-after records by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Love Depression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLadies W.C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's successes in overcoming through its grooves the eternal rivalry between the followers of the hard rock sounds and those who, on the contrary, were devotees of salsa. All the songs on the album are written by \"Nené\" Quintero himself and remain as fundamental milestones in the history of Venezuelan rock. The album would contribute to the birth of a new paradigm of Latin rock, along the lines of what other artists such as Santana or El Chicano were doing from the United States in those same years. After this Souvenir release, the band would also record two singles on another label called Promus. Grupo Pan would remain active until 1973 when the band members would follow different paths. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, their only LP, has become one of the essential and most sought-after Venezuelan albums. Remastered sound; includes two bonus tracks, liner notes, and exclusive photos; 180 gram vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653707031,"sku":"VAMPI 263LP","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/Pan_45ecd66f-724e-4a21-b9c1-953ddc08bdee.jpg?v=1776745853"},{"product_id":"cumbias-lp","title":"Cumbias y Boogaloos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 repress. First time reissue, originally released in 1968. The musician \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Enrique \"Tito\" Chicoma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forged one of the most solid and constant career paths in Peruvian music. In 1959, at the age of 23, Tito moved to Lima, where he soon joined ensembles such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKoki Palacios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmando Boza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e orchestras, which took him abroad for the first time on tour. A recognized musician in his own right, Tito would later decide to form his own orchestra, which was soon hired by América Televisión, starring on programs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eEl Show de Juan Silva\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he accompanied international artists that visited Lima. In 1966, Tito made his first record under his own name on the MAG label, performing two cumbias by the Colombian group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Teen Agers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The praise the single received led to the recording of his first LP, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eEl Ritmo de Moda\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he continued to compile Colombian songs. At the end of 1967, he dedicated his new LP project to recording two fashionable rhythms at the time: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eCumbias y Boogaloos\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Colombian cumbia became popular in Peru from 1964 onwards, when local orchestras like those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrés de Colbert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Cavagnaro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEulogio Molina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucho Macedo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recorded cumbia hits, then the genre soared when groups like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Pacharacos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Demonios del Mantaro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mixed it with Andean music. Boogaloo in Peru was popularized chiefly by the record label MAG, which kept its listeners up to date with developments in tropical music in New York, releasing and distributing records by Alegre Records and recording versions of hit songs such as \"El Pito\" and \"Mamblues\" with local musicians. The recording sessions for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eCumbias y Boogaloos\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e began in December 1967, when Tito released one of his first compositions: \"Dale U\". He also recorded the instrumental track \"La Cigüeña\" and \"Plaza de Toros\", two compositions by the Venezuelan artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHugo Blanco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After a trip to Buenos Aires in 1968, he recorded two more songs, both from the Alegre Records single: \"Mr. Trumpet Man\" and \"El Diri-Bop\" by Puerto Rican musicians \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichie Ray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBobby Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Then, during May, Tito recorded a couple of songs by the Venezuelan guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrlando Peñaranda Moros\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrlando y su Combo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"Pata Pata Pelada\" and \"A Que Tú No Sabes\". The former was inspired by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Makeba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's 1967 global hit \"Pata Pata\". The sessions were complemented by recording \"La Cebolla\", a composition by the Colombian songwriter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraciela Arango de Tobón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the Amazonian waltz \"La Contamanina\" recorded with a cumbia beat. By September 1968, the LP was released and received extensive airplay on the radio, especially the cumbias. 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First solo LP by the talented Peruvian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetico Salas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lead trumpet player of the great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonora de Lucho Macedo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the best ensembles playing Cuban repertoires in the early '60s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Linares\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on piano and sonero vocals by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenny del Solar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stand out on this album. Benny del Solar sings lead vocals on the cumbia of Argentine origin \"Nos Vamos A Casar\"; the Colombian \"Lo Que Pasa Es Que La Banda Está Borracha\", a continental hit since the early sixties; the guaracha \"A Los Muchachos De Belén\", by Puerto Rican musician \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTito Rodríguez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; the guaracha \"Ritmo Del Amor\"; the elegant Cuban guaguancó \"Así Namá\", also well known for Tito Rodríguez's rendition; and the cumbia \"Qué Le Digo A Mi Mujer\". 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This is complemented by a selection of cumbias recorded by the label Discos Tropical, which sold most of its catalog to Discos Fuentes in 1990. Discos Fuentes concentrated on recording cumbias played on the accordion and by orchestras and ensembles. The label produced a prodigious number of albums devoted to cumbias between 1962 and 1979, which served to define ambiguous stereotypes, rooted as much in authenticity and modernity as in demure sensuality and joyful nostalgia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines well-known classics and rarities that are difficult to find in their original formats. An invitation to enjoy and be amazed, above and beyond ethnographic and academic concerns. 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Ranil, always a visionary, recognized the movement's potential and joined forces through his first single recorded on the Dinsa label in 1974. Unhappy with the contractual terms, he went on to found Producciones Llerena, the label on which he would release the rest of his discography. Over the years, Ranil y su Conjunto Tropical featured guitarists like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLímber Zumba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuis Nigro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Ranil remained the lead vocalist and bassist for group. Zumba and Nigro had already played with other regional bands and written songs for groups like Los Destellos and Los Mirlos. This compilation offers a glimpse into the vast musical output Ranil created in the late 1970s and early 1980s, bringing together 14 tracks from the band's ten LPs. These records have always been hard to come by as, despite being recorded in Lima, they were distributed by Ranil from Iquitos. 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Whatever the reason, these little records traveled far and wide, sometimes ending up in distant countries -- especially Mexico -- carried by DJs, collectors, or pirate radio waves. They became cultural passports, spreading salsa, cumbia, son montuno, and more. These tracks, once pressed in small numbers, feature top tier musicianship, fiery brass, unforgettable grooves, and lyrical gems that reflect the rich diversity of Colombia's musical landscape. Every track tells a story -- of artistic ambition, social change, regional identity, or simple joy. Some were attempts at hits, others personal expressions or studio curiosities. What they share is an authenticity that continues to resonate. These obscure gems, long scattered across dusty crates and forgotten jukeboxes, now find new life. They speak not just to the past, but to a timeless rhythm that still moves dancers and dreamers alike. 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Originally released on Polydor Brazil, this was the fourth in a series of Tim's self-titled albums -- and many fans and critics still consider it the crown jewel. Packed with irresistible hooks, lush arrangements, and that unmistakable Tim Maia swagger, the album captures the singer at the peak of his creative powers. If you're new to Tim Maia, here's the quick story: born in Rio de Janeiro, Tim was a larger-than-life icon whose music married American soul and funk with Brazilian samba and pop long before \"fusion\" was a buzzword. A true musical polymath, he absorbed everything from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurtis Mayfield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to Motown and translated it into a sound entirely his own -- gritty, passionate, and full of groove. He didn't just introduce soul to Brazil; he made it Brazilian. On this 1973 release, Tim pushes everything up a notch. The arrangements are bigger, slicker, and surprisingly majestic, without losing the raw spirit that earned him a devoted following. From the moment \"Réu Confesso\" opens the album, you know you're in for something special -- smooth, funky, and heartfelt in all the right ways. The bittersweet \"Gostava Tanto de Você\" remains one of his most beloved classics, while \"O Balanço\" bursts with Brazilian flavor that practically dares you not to move. And with tracks like \"Do Your Thing, Behave Yourself\" and \"Over Again,\" Tim shows just how naturally the soul idiom fit him, even when he switched to English. This record has everything: deep grooves, soaring strings, magnetic vocals, and that unmistakable sense of joy that Tim Maia carried into every session. It's a front-to-back winner -- one of those albums that deserves a spot not just in Brazilian music history, but in any collection that celebrates great soul, funk, and timeless grooves. 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