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Barbès Records is releasing The Roots of Chicha 2, Psychedlic Cumbias From Peru (1968-1981), which showcases 11 bands and 16 tracks recorded from 1968 to 1981. This is music at once familiar and exotic – rooted in the changing sounds fostered by the worldwide musical revolution that took place in the late 1960’s.

The new collection is not a sequel. It’s an attempt to rectify some of the biases and inaccuracies of the first volume. Here, the selections focus more on the urban aspect of the music and less on the Amazonian side.

Cristina Pato

For the first time WOMEX will present three country/region nights on the offWOMEX stage. “We’re very happy to have two special evenings highlighting music from Wales and from Québec,” said the WOMEX press release. “And, once again, the third night is presented by Sounds from Spain.”

Thursday, 28 October: Sounds from Spain

- Cristina Pato (Spain)
- Las Migas (Spain)
- Taifas (Spain)

Friday, 29 October: Spotlight Quebec

- De Temps Antan (Canada)
- Joaquin Diaz (Dominican Republic/Canada)
- Sagapool (Canada)

Saturday, 30 October: Music Wales

- 9Bach (UK)
- Calan (UK)
- Mabon (UK)

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